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Can Epidural Shot And Laxatives Create Dehydration Issues?
could i get a big problem if i have been dehydrated for a long time, i got a epadural shot and have been going crazy with pain so i stop drimkng soda and started drinking water and juicine still after 7 day still have alot of pain but ot as much and still having to use laxitive and LBS II vitimen requimdation
Fri, 20 Dec 2013
Hi,
Continued use of laxatives can cause dehydration. Epidural injections are unlikely to cause dehydration. In my opinion, you should cut down on the use of laxatives that work by drawing water to the intestine to make the stools softer and voluminous. Instead, try increasing the amount of fiber in the diet. Regular use of laxatives that contains ions like calcium, sodium etc can lead to electrolyte imbalance as well.
Best wishes.
Continued use of laxatives can cause dehydration. Epidural injections are unlikely to cause dehydration. In my opinion, you should cut down on the use of laxatives that work by drawing water to the intestine to make the stools softer and voluminous. Instead, try increasing the amount of fiber in the diet. Regular use of laxatives that contains ions like calcium, sodium etc can lead to electrolyte imbalance as well.
Best wishes.
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