What are contraindications of laxatives?

laxative (a food, compound, or drug taken to induce bowel movements or to loosen the stool)

A contraindication is any condition or circumstance where the use of a specific treatment or drug is not advised because it could harm the person.

Laxatives can work in different ways. Usually, they work to essentially clear out the stomach and intestine and force a bowel movement to occur. Laxatives can be very dangerous, though, and should be...

A laxative makes you move your bowel or pee.

Short-term use of laxatives is generally safe except in cases of appendicitis, fecal impaction, or intestinal obstruction.