This is especially true of people who have problems with eating. Eating too little food or eating sporadically can result in the sensation of constipation. In this case the problem is not constipation but poor eating habits. When you actually are constipated, you need to use a laxative . People who use excessive amounts of laxatives will eventually find the exact opposite happening the laxatives will cause reflex constipation.
All laxatives are alike .
There are many different types of laxatives that are taken by mouth or as a suppository. Osmotic-type laxatives, including Milk of Magnesia . Bulk agents , including Metamucil , Colace , and unprocessed bran. Bulk agents promote bowel movement. However, when these bulk agents are misused, they have the same psychological consequences as regular laxatives.