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35/m.using sodium picosulfate from 5years.have i got atonic colon due to overuse.lactulose, fruits, prunes, fiber no good.ct, colonoscopy, blood tests ok.

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Add exercise also.: Atonic colon can be due to the absence of myenteric plexus or overuse of laxatives. If your colonoscopy and ct scan were normal, increased water intake, exercise and a high fiber diet will help. You had used lactulose, fruits, prunes, fiber, now add daily exercise, lots of water and stool softeners. I suppose you already see a gastroenterologist. Have you explored ibs as a possible cause ?

Answered 8/4/2013

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