Why is laxative abuse such a problem CITE REFERENCESSolution

Why is laxative abuse such a problem? CITE REFERENCES

Solution

Although laxatives artificially stimulate the large intestine to empty, the “weight loss” caused by a laxative-induced bowel movement contains little actual food, fat, or calories. Instead, laxative abuse causes the loss of water, minerals, electrolytes and indigestible fiber and wastes from the colon.

1.https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/laxative-abuse-some-basic-facts

2.http://journals.lww.com/jonmd/Abstract/1986/03000/Laxative_Abuse_as_a_Variant_of_Bulimia.9.aspx

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