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Laxatives, What are laxatives? Laxatives are a group of medicines that are used to treat constipation. They can be taken by mouth as liquids, tablets, capsules, powder d...
Cocaine Addiction and Abuse, The person discloses abuse and requests help. Abuse is not disclosed but the presentation is one of a cocaine-related medical problem such as...
This is usually due to prolonged periods of self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse causing disturbances of chemicals (eg, potassium) in the blood.
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Liver Disease and Alcohol (Effects of Alcohol Abuse), Alcohol abuse can lead to three main types of liver diseases: fatty liver , hepatitis and 'scarring' of the liver ( ci...
Cannabis Use and Abuse
Amphetamine Abuse and Intoxication, This figure has fallen over time; the corresponding estimate for 16-24 year olds in 1995 was 11.7%. [ 6 ] Amphetamine abuse symptoms (present...
Incest (Familial Sexual Abuse), (Epidemiology) Incidence Sibling sexual abuse is usually recognised as being the most common form of sexual abuse within families. [ 3 ...
Effects of Alcohol Abuse, In a study of young offending cases where the young person was also misusing alcohol, 78% had a history of parental alcohol abuse or domestic abuse...
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Hypokalaemia causes (aetiology) Most cases are the result of either diuretic consumption or loss of gastrointestinal (GI) fluids through persistent vomiting, chronic diarrhoea or laxative abuse...
Further investigations If the above tests are largely unremarkable and diarrhoea is persisting then the following should be considered: Inpatient assessment - may help to determine laxati...
Dual Diagnosis (Drug Abuse with Other Psychiatric Conditions), There is a high prevalence of dual diagnosis among prison inmates, with studies quoting prevalence between 18-56%. [ 13 ] T...
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate and Gamma-butyrolactone Abuse, What is gamma-hydroxybutyrate abuse? Its notoriety stems from its relatively recent use as a recreational drug and as a so-cal...
Safeguarding Children (How to Recognise Abuse or a Child at Risk), In this article, the term 'child abuse' is used. Categories of child abuse Four categories...
Other causes Chronic laxative abuse (rare - diarrhoea is more common). Idiopathic slow transit. Idiopathic megarectum/megacolon. , Constipation Constipation in adults Bisaco...
Gastrointestinal losses: In stool - non-secretory diarrhoea, laxative abuse. Vomiting. Nasogastric drains. Fistulas. Urinary losses: Loop diuretics.
There may be weakness and lethargy from hypokalaemia due to laxative abuse and purgation. Random/fasting blood glucose LFTs are also a good baseline test.
You can also run into trouble if you take a lot of laxatives. Laxatives can damage the bowel muscle and nerve endings. This may eventually result in permanent constipation and also s...
Safeguarding adults is about protecting those at risk of harm (vulnerable adults) from suffering abuse or neglect. What is adult abuse? Abuse of adults can happen any...