Gastroenterologìa (Sep 2018)

Negative effects of abuse of laxatives in medical practice

  • Yu.M. Stepanov,
  • O.N. Vlasova,
  • M.V. Stoikevych

DOI
https://doi.org/10.22141/2308-2097.52.3.2018.141844
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 52, no. 3
pp. 168 – 173

Abstract

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The abuse of laxatives is a disorder characterized by an incomprehensible and changing range of gastrointestinal, electrolytic and acid-base abnormalities that can lead to both the onset of chronic diseases and fatalities. Abuse is self-induced, veiled and associated with psychological abnormalities, making it difficult to diagnose. As a safe laxative drug for patients who need long-term treatment of constipation, the drug EasyDo may be recommended.

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