Should I Be Worried I Think I Have Residual Effect From The Laxitives?

Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2020

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Question : HI It's me again, I am doing well - only problem I think I have residual effect from the laxitives, my bowel movements are very watery. Is there anything I should do? thanks

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (11 hours later)

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Can you tell me when you had the last dose of laxative?
What laxative were you having?
Duration?
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Thanks!

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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (10 hours later)

HI - thanks for reply but everything has cleared up now - thanks again for advice about the hardened faeces that can block you - that's what I had and good thing you told me so I got an enima at the hospital.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)

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Thanks.

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Hi again,
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