3 times per week for at least 1 year) such as Dulcolax may result in a condition called cathartic
colon. Signs and symptoms of cathartic
colon include bloating, a feeling of fullness, abdominal pain, and incomplete fecal evacuation.
Chronic use of stimulant laxatives can lead to other serious medical conditions such as fluid and electrolyte imbalance, steatorrhea, protein-losing gastroenteropathy, osteomalacia, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.