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Suggest Remedy For Dry Mouth And Dehydration

I have been using laxatives almost daily for about a month. I realize it s probably not considered a dependency yet, but I am getting dry mouth and feel dehydrated already. I also feel constipated all the time and feel like I can t have a bowl movement without taking them. Should I be worried about doing permanent damage to my intestinal tract/enteric reflexes, and what I can I do to break the cycle of using laxatives?
Fri, 12 Aug 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain dry mouth cab be a side effect of taking Laxatives and a long term continuous intake known as Laxatve abuse can further cause constipation instead of relieving..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you get investigations done like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, hormonal assy etc to confirm the cause..
Treatment of the cause can relieve the symptoms..
You can also be advised to take Psyllium husk or Lactulose..
Take more fibres in diet, plenty of water and do moderate workout..
You can also be advised medications like Lubiprostone or Linaclotide..

For dry mouth you can chew sugarfree chewing gum, drink plenty of water and also suck tart candies..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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Suggest Remedy For Dry Mouth And Dehydration

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain dry mouth cab be a side effect of taking Laxatives and a long term continuous intake known as Laxatve abuse can further cause constipation instead of relieving.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can advise you get investigations done like Colonoscopy, Barium swallow, hormonal assy etc to confirm the cause.. Treatment of the cause can relieve the symptoms.. You can also be advised to take Psyllium husk or Lactulose.. Take more fibres in diet, plenty of water and do moderate workout.. You can also be advised medications like Lubiprostone or Linaclotide.. For dry mouth you can chew sugarfree chewing gum, drink plenty of water and also suck tart candies.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.