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Respected doctors,
Pls clarify my big doubt. Only while using Senna , I can pass easy stool.
Is that Senna is very dangerous to use for a life time.
It may be dependent to laxative. But what iam asking is , is Senna is really put me in to serious trouble in the future if iam using 500 mg daily??
Pls answer
Pls.
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Yes it is harmful for long term use.
Correct your diet and lifestyle and find out root cause of your constipation problem then you can cure this by home remedies and few ayurvediy medicine within few months permentaly.
Treating root cause is very important to overcome this problem permentaly
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Yes, it will definitely trouble u. You should avoid it step by step. First try to use it on alternate days. Drink 1glass warm water early morning. Eat fibre rich food. Adequate amount of water consumption is necessary for bowel movement. Avoid non-vegetarian if possible.
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Ya it definitely trouble u in future, first you. Should change your life style and food then only it will be it is possible,
Because passing of stool is natural phenomena, it should not be induced by some medicine daily,
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drink warm water
take food when hungry and at proper time
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Dr. Sudha Asokan
Ayurveda
46 yrs exp
Delhi
You have to add lot of fibers in you diet
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Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma
Ayurveda
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello dear,Yes it is dangerous for long time,it can cause weak tone of digestive system
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