@article{ref1,
title="Laxative induced diarrhea- -a form of self-mutilation",
journal="Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift",
year="1976",
author="Jutz, P. and Clavadetscher, P. and Wegmann, T.",
volume="106",
number="30",
pages="1015-1019",
abstract="In the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal disturbances the possibility of laxative abuse is considered either too late or not at all. The sequel is a protracted course of illness with a series of expensive and fruitless investigations. On the basis of three recently observed cases of laxative-induced diarrhea the problems of diagnosis and management are discussed. Methods of securing early diagnosis are mentioned. The overall prognosis must be considered unfavorable. The importance is stressed of long-term follow-up of these patients at community level, to ensure timely intervention should complications arise and to prevent further unnecessary investigations.<p /><p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0036-7672",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}