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Can use of Suppositories cause other problema?
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Can use of Suppositories cause other problema?
by badaceGIpain, Nov 11, 2001 12:00AM
I am a 29 Yo male who has a problem with his bowel. To the point that I must take a suppository to pass anything. Since I have been doing this (for a year or so) I have had other problems. Irregular heart beat, anxiety, chest pains, bad gastro pains. Could the long use of suppositories be causing this. I have tried to fix my diet, I exercise regularly and am not overweight.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Nov 12, 2001 12:00AM
Dear bad,
I don't think there is a relationship with the cardiac problems but the only way to know for sure is to stop the use of the suppositories. Long term use of suppositories is not recommended because the bowel can become "addicted" to them. I would recommend doing your best to stop at once. If you are still having problems you should seek the advice of a GI doctor.
I don't think there is a relationship with the cardiac problems but the only way to know for sure is to stop the use of the suppositories. Long term use of suppositories is not recommended because the bowel can become "addicted" to them. I would recommend doing your best to stop at once. If you are still having problems you should seek the advice of a GI doctor.
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Don't know about the sideeffects of your suppositories but can certainly empathize with your problems. Jan. 2000 my hubby had a heart attack and they put him on a stool softener in the hospital to keep him from straining. (He had had a problem and was faithfully taking Metamucil for years but that seemed to just plug up the system.) Well, this worked so well for him I began to take them for the severe constipation I experienced because of my hypothyroidism and I can't say enough about the results I have had. These pills found over the counter are not a laxative , although you can also find them in a combination form. This must be a popular solution because many times they have been sold out. Something for you to consider. Barb