Assertion: laxative | /r/HasProperty | taken long-term
Facets:
value: due to spinal injury
type: CAUSE
value: due to multiple sclerosis
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Laxatives may need to be taken long-term if the patient has secondary constipation, e.g. due to multiple sclerosis or spinal injury, or caused by another medicine that cannot be withdrawn or the dose reduced, e.g. opioids for malignant
text: When these laxatives are taken for a long time, the bowel can lose its muscle tone.