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laxative abuse - abuse of laxatives Definition for laxative abuse http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Eating_Disorders/peacelovehope/laxatives.html some common symptoms diarrhea green bm rash around anus weight loss some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 8 diagnoses Crohn Disease inflammatory bowel disease drugs and toxins ulcerative colitis celiac disease malabsorption small bowel bacterial overgrowth   more do i have 'laxative abuse'? 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Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for laxative abuse: therapeutic procedure search results for 'laxative abuse' rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. medications search results for 'laxative abuse' rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. web search results for laxative abuse Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - laxative abuse Melanosis coli and laxative abuse information on MedicineNet.com Melanosis coli, a condition that can be caused from chronic laxative abuse has no symptoms. ... may also be reversed upon discontinuation of laxative use. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/melanosis_coli/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Melanosis coli and laxative abuse information on MedicineNet.com Digestion information covering the digestion system and related diseases, ... Laxative Abuse. Pigmented Colon. Pseudomelanosis Coli. Melanosis Coli RSS feed ... http://www.medicinenet.com/melanosis_coli/index.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Laxative overdose However, some people abuse laxatives by regularly taking overdoses in an effort to lose weight. ... Laxative abuse. Poisonous Ingredient. Bisacodyl ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/firstaid/Laxative-overdose.htm   adam.about.com - summary Laxative - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Laxative abuse is potentially serious since it can lead to intestinal paralysis, ... Renal failure associated with laxative abuse" ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laxative   en.wikipedia.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Laxative overdose Laxative abuse. Definition Return to top ... However, some people abuse laxatives by regularly taking overdoses in an effort to lose weight. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002586.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Detox Diets: Purging The Myths 'Cleansing' diets may be worthless or even dangerous, experts warn. ... In fact, laxative abuse can cause severe dehydration and heart or colon damage, ... http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/detox-diets-purging-myths?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Bulimia Nervosa - What Happens - Yahoo! Health Bulimia can develop after a person has followed a very restrictive diet. ... Long-term problems with bowel movements because of laxative abuse. ... http://health.yahoo.com/mentalhealth-symptoms/bulimia-nervos...   health.yahoo.com - summary Metabolic Alkalosis: Acid-Base Regulation and Disorders: Merck Manual ... Laxative abuse* Unclear mechanism. Some antibiotics ( carbenicillin Some Trade Names ... Urinary K < 30 mEq/day signifies hypokalemia or laxative misuse. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec12/ch157/ch157d.html   www.merck.com - summary Affinity Health System Affinity Health ... as vomiting or laxative abuse -- to prevent weight gain. ... Abuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas to prevent weight gain. Binge ... http://affinity-health.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000341   affinity-health.adam.com - summary Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia ... with bulimic behavior, including self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse: ... frequently abuse over-the-counter medications, such as laxatives, appetite ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000049_3.htm   adam.about.com - summary The Basics of Diarrhea - WebMD Digestive Disorders Health Center Explains what causes diarrhea, how it can affect your overall health, ... Laxative abuse. Alcohol abuse. Digestive tract surgery. Diabetes. Competitive running ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea   www.webmd.com - summary Diarrhea - MedicineNet Read the causes of diarrhea including infections, parasites, food poisoning, medications, IBS, IBD, cancer, endocrine disease, fat malabsorption, laxative abuse and ... http://www.medicinenet.com/diarrhea/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Binge Eating Disorder: Eating Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes ... compensatory behavior, such as self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse. Diagnosis is clinical. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec15/ch199/ch199d.html   www.merck.com - summary Laxatives For Constipation Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ... Laxatives For Constipation glossary includes a list of Laxatives For Constipation related medical definitions ... from chronic laxative abuse has no symptoms. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/laxatives_for_constipation/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Bulimia - MedlinePlus Fact sheet about bulimia and its risk factors. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000341.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Eating disorders ... behaviors, such as vomiting or laxative abuse (used to eliminate calories) ... frequently abuse over-the-counter medications, such as laxatives, appetite ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Eating-disorders.htm   adam.about.com - summary Bulimia Nervosa-What Happens Bulimia can develop after a person has followed a very restrictive diet. ... 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Liqui ... http://averaorg.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&alpha=L&sub=Poison   averaorg.adam.com - summary Constipation: Approach to the Patient With Lower GI Complaints: Merck ... Contraindications to laxative and cathartic use include acute ... causes are common (eg, chronic laxative abuse, use of anticholinergic or opioid drugs) ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec02/ch008/ch008b.html   www.merck.com - summary Binge eating Binge eating is an eating disorder characterized by eating more than ... 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Librax ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/alphaidx.asp?p=l_2   www.medicinenet.com - summary Bulimia ... various methods -- such as vomiting or laxative abuse -- to prevent weight gain. ... with bulimia may also abuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas in order ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Bulimia.htm   adam.about.com - summary Bulimia Nervosa: Eating Disorders: Merck Manual Professional ... (self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse), or fasting or driven ... Cardiomyopathy may result from long-term abuse of syrup of ipecac to induce ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec15/ch199/ch199c.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Topics beginning with L-Ln Laxative abuse see Laxative overdose. Laxative colitis see Irritable bowel syndrome. Laxative overdose. Laxopol overdose see Castor oil overdose. 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