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I take 11-20 laxatives a day and can't seem to stop. i know i already have ulcers but i just can't stop what do i do?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

See a counsellor: The use of medication beyond indication leads to tolerance and dependency. Requires couselling and dealing with underlying mental needs that lead to abuse of usually medical medications.

Answered 7/13/2013

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A member asked:

I take 11-20 laxatives a day and can't seem to stop. i know i already have ulcers but i just can't stop what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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