Prolonged Use of Laxatives Can Damage Your Colon And Cause Even Worse Constipation
Long-term treatment with or overuse of laxatives can lead to severe health problems.
- Some laxatives cause inflammation of the intestinal lining.
- Prolonged laxative use can damage your colon and cause even worse constipation.
- Overusing laxatives can cause the muscles that control your bowel movement to become lazy so that they won’t be able to function on their own.
- Even natural laxatives, such as mineral or castor oil, when used often lead to vitamin deficiencies (notably A, D, E, and K). Castor oil also causes severe medical symptoms with regular use. If you accidentally breathe mineral oil into your lungs, you can get pneumonia.
- You shouldn’t take laxatives (especially Macrogols ) if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Opt for NATURAL dietary solutions to constipation instead.
- If you’ve been restricted in taking magnesium, check the laxative label for Magnesium Hydroxide. If you’re on a low salt diet, don’t take laxatives with Potassium Bitartrate or Sodium Bicarbonate unless with your doctor’s approval.
>>> Get into our RSS FEED!
