TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1976//
TI  - Laxative induced diarrhea- -a form of self-mutilation
JO  - Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
A1  - Jutz, P.
A1  - Clavadetscher, P.
A1  - Wegmann, T.
SP  - 1015
EP  - 1019
VL  - 106
IS  - 30
N2  - 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>
LA  - de
SN  - 0036-7672
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -