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Does Taking Laxatives Cause Liquid Brown Bowel Movement?

Hi, ive been having constipation issues since i was very young... i had a very serious issue years ago with it that got resolved, but even now i only go once maybe twice a week and i really dont get the urge to go, i more so make myself go. Sometimes i take laxatives and when i do this it comes out as almost like brown water, not like diarrhea but like straight liquid. My question to you is, is this normal when taking laxatives or should i be worried??
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your health concerns
Yes it is completely normal to have soft stools after use of laxatives.. You should add fibre to your diet. Eat more vegetables and fruits and avoid fast food.
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr saad Sultan
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Does Taking Laxatives Cause Liquid Brown Bowel Movement?

Welcome at HCM I appreciate your health concerns Yes it is completely normal to have soft stools after use of laxatives.. You should add fibre to your diet. Eat more vegetables and fruits and avoid fast food. Hope it helps Regards Dr saad Sultan