laxative abuse
Last reviewed 01/2018
Laxative abuse is found to be the cause of chronic diarrhoea after comprehensive investigation in about 20% of patients (1).
The results of laboratory evaluation of laxative abuse are detailed in the menu item.
Reference:
- Donowitz M et al (1995). Evaluation of patients with chronic diarrhoea. NEJM, 332, 725-9.