The main principle behind the treatment of constipation is to treat the underlying problem. For instance, correcting hypothyroidism or hypercalcaemia is preferable to using laxatives to stimulate ...
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She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.