Oct 15, 2025 · Excessive laxative use or laxative abuse is trying to lose weight, shed calories, or feel “empty” by repeated use of laxatives. Know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Learn about laxative misuse symptoms, health consequences, amd treatment. Visit the Resource Center at National Eating Disorders Association.

Dec 22, 2023 · Although laxatives are safe for occasional and legitimate use, there exists potential for misuse. Some individuals may use laxatives excessively in an attempt to lose weight. However,...

Aug 20, 2010 · Laxatives have been used for health purposes for over 2000 years, and for much of that time abuse or misuse of laxatives has occurred. Individuals who abuse laxatives can generally be …

Jan 1, 2025 · Diuretic and laxative abuse is common in eating disorders, particularly in individuals with bulimia nervosa. Laxatives and diuretics may be used in an attempt to prevent weight gain, but they …

Mar 6, 2024 · Laxative abuse is a common, dangerous habit that is often overlooked. Here's what you need to know and how to get help if you need it.

Mar 13, 2024 · Laxative abuse involves repeatedly using laxatives as an attempt to eliminate the calories consumed from food. Laxative abuse is very dangerous and can quickly spiral into a life …

Mar 4, 2025 · Laxative abuse occurs when someone wants to use laxatives to lose weight. Studies reveal that laxatives do not reduce body fat or promote long-term weight loss and have a minimal …

Oct 9, 2017 · Laxative abuse is a dangerous disordered eating behavior falsely represented as an appropriate, effective, and harmless weight-loss behavior.

People sometimes use laxatives believing that they can avoid weight gain by inducing diarrhea and preventing the absorption of food. However, this does not work.