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Are excessive colon cleanses bad for your health? if so, how?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Excess Colon Water: This question leads to a question. How do you define excess colonic cleanses. This common practice has no medical benefits. But, too frequent can cause both trauma to the colon and water poisoning, which can be deadly if used too frequently. As a physician i would advise you not to do this practice unless you are advised to do so by a real physician.

Answered 7/8/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Bad for health!: Many colon cleansers can damage the colonic mucosal lining. This can lead to problems. If you have diverticuli, they can perforate if pressure is too high, and many deaths have occurred from this. Please talk with your doctor!

Answered 7/7/2013

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