Medical help may be required in cases where laxative abuse has taken place for long periods and where laxatives have been taken by boxfuls or handfuls on a regular basis. Increasing your food intake may eliminate the problem of constipation. For those who use excessive amounts of laxatives will find that long term abuse of them can result in constipation. If you are constipated for more than 3 days, call your physician, or other health professional. Laxative Withdrawal Laxative withdrawl affects everyone differently, there is no answer as to how it's going to affect your body.
Some people have withdrawl symptoms for days, weeks or even months.
Laxative withdrawl is especially difficult for people who have eating disorders. It's often why individuals quickly return to laxatives hoping they will receive some relief. Any weight gain is temporary . Commom symptoms of laxative withdrawl is fluid retention, constipation, feeling bloated and temporary weight gain. The best way to stop laxative abuse is with help from your health care provider.