This is most commonly seen in females who surreptitiously take high-dose purgatives and are often extensively investi- gated for chronic diarrhoea. The diarrhoea is usually of high volume (> 1 L daily) and patients may have a low serum potassium.
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#Gastroenterology #diarrhea
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What is Purgative abuse?
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#Gastroenterology #diarrhea
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What is Purgative abuse?
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This is most commonly seen in females who surreptitiously take high-dose purgatives and are often extensively investi- gated for chronic diarrhoea. The diarrhoea is usually of high volume (> 1 L daily) and patients may have a low serum potassium.
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Open it Purgative abuse This is most commonly seen in females who surreptitiously take high-dose purgatives and are often extensively investi- gated for chronic diarrhoea. The diarrhoea is usually of high volume (> 1 L daily) and patients may have a low serum potassium. Biochemical analysis of the stool may help diag- nose laxative abuse. Management is difficult as most patients deny purgative ingestion. Purgative abuse often occurs in association with
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