Various types of laxatives used to treat constipation. Laxative, like other drugs, can cause unwanted side effects.
Here are some of the side effects of laxatives.
1. cramps
Using stimulant laxatives can cause cramping in the lower stomach and the digestive tract.
Laxatives relieve constipation by stimulating contractions of the abdominal wall so that stool to move smoothly into the rectum and then discarded.
During the work, laxatives can potentially cause cramping due to changes in fluid balance in the colon and rectum.
2. Anus burn
Glycerin suppository inserted into the anus to relieve mild to moderate constipation.
Contact should occur between the anus during insertion of suppositories.
Using suppositories to treat constipation potentially cause irritation and burning sensation in the anus (rectum).
Irritation may be reduced by using a lubricant before inserting a suppository into the anus.
3. bloating
Abdominal swelling or bloating commonly occur during the use of laxatives.
Bloating occurs when the muscles of the digestive tract to contract to increase faecal mass. Bloating usually fades after constipation subsides.
4. excess gas
Treating constipation through the use of fiber-containing laxatives will cause excess gas production and often causes flatulence (farting).
Excess gas produced because the fiber is absorbed into the digestive tract.
Adding too much fiber in a short period of time can aggravate constipation in people with irritable bowel syndrome and congenital megacolon.
5. bleeding anus
Using laxatives can lead to anal bleeding.
Rectal bleeding is caused by the diarrhea associated with the use of laxatives.
Bleeding can also occur due to irritation of the lining of the rectum is currently working laxatives soften the hardened stool.
Consult a doctor if rectal bleeding occurs for more than three days after the use of laxatives.
6. The worsening constipation
Treating constipation with laxatives can actually cause constipation worse.
This is due to the body's tolerance will continue to rise and collect larger doses of laxatives.
Use laxatives only after other methods to no avail.
7. cause dependence
The use of laxatives in the long term, for example, to lose weight, will cause dependency and makes a person can not defecate normally without the help of laxatives.
The use of laxatives to lose weight will cause the intestinal muscles become weak and unable to function normally. [Laxatives Side Effects]