Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...

Some types of laxatives seemed more risky than others. For example, people who used “osmotic” laxatives had an even higher ...

Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...

Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all of them are good for long-term use and overuse of certain laxatives may lead to dependency and ...

Constipation caused by stress is more common than people realise. Doctor explains how stress triggers constipation, and the science-backed steps that break the loop.

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...

Constipation Awareness Month 2025 highlights how common constipation is, why it affects daily life, and how awareness, early ...