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What Causes Diarrhea And Nausea After Taking A Laxative?
Hi. Three days prior I took a laxative sure to having constipation and stomach cramps. For the last two days I have had in my bowel movements dark yellow mucus and undigested food, and diarrhea. Is this normal? I ve also been very nauseous for two days as well with severe all over abdominal cramping.
Diarrhea is caused because you took a laxative. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Avoid spicy foods, fruits, alcohol, and caffeine until 48 hours after all symptoms have disappeared. -Avoid milk for three days after symptoms disappear. -You can eat cheese or yogurt with probiotics. -Take probiotic supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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What Causes Diarrhea And Nausea After Taking A Laxative?
Hello, Diarrhea is caused because you took a laxative. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Avoid spicy foods, fruits, alcohol, and caffeine until 48 hours after all symptoms have disappeared. -Avoid milk for three days after symptoms disappear. -You can eat cheese or yogurt with probiotics. -Take probiotic supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi