Part Fifteen: The Dangers of Laxatives, Antibiotics, Thyroid Hormones, and Enemas for Weight Loss
Taking laxatives to lose weight
Mrs. Li, 35, tried everything to lose weight, but without much success.
Desperate, she went to the pharmacy and bought laxatives, hoping to use diarrhea to prevent the absorption of nutrients from food and thus lose weight.
The goal of gaining weight. The weight seemed to have decreased significantly in the first few days; I'll keep trying.
She was secretly pleased with herself, but one day, while she was in the toilet...
He was so exhausted that he fainted and was taken to the hospital emergency room.
There are many types of laxatives, including bulk-forming laxatives rich in plant fiber.
Vitamin A gum, psyllium husk methylcellulose, and other synthetic compounds can absorb...
It absorbs water, increases stool volume, and makes stool soft and easy to pass;
Paraffin wax and sesame oil can stimulate and lubricate the intestinal wall, making it easier to pass stool;
Another type is a laxative with osmotic properties, such as magnesium oxide, which can cause irritation.
It stimulates the intestinal wall, causing diarrhea. These medications are usually used to treat constipation or...
Laxatives are used when certain examinations require the removal of stool. Laxatives come in varying degrees of strength.
If used rashly for weight loss, it may cause severe diarrhea and weakness in some cases.
Laxatives can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, and long-term use can lead to diarrhea.
Diarrhea can cause electrolyte imbalance, mineral and vitamin deficiencies, and nutritional deficiencies.
Adverse effects, dehydration, etc., and weight will rebound once the medication is stopped.
Therefore, using laxatives for weight loss is only temporary and goes against physiological principles.
Naturally, important bodily fluids, minerals, and water in the human body may also be affected.
Diarrhea can have adverse effects on health, so it's not advisable to use laxatives for weight loss indiscriminately, lest you end up like Mrs. Li.
Similarly, he regretted his decision after being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Currently, there are many weight-loss drugs, weight-loss candies, weight-loss milk powders, or other products on the market that claim to help with weight loss or slimming.
Some weight-loss drugs with unclear ingredients may cause diarrhea if taken, as they often contain laxatives.
Weight loss foods with unclear labeling should not be used.
Correct concept
Using laxatives for weight loss can lead to malnutrition.
Side effects such as irritability, dehydration, and physical discomfort, therefore
Not suitable for use.
Taking antibiotics to lose weight
There are many types of antibiotics on the market, and they are inexpensive.
It is cheap, convenient to buy and use, and has almost reached the point of abuse.
Antibiotics can cause diarrhea as a side effect, so some people try to treat it by taking antibiotics.
She's always been willing to do anything to lose weight!
Almost every antibiotic can cause diarrhea, some of which are broad-spectrum.
Antibiotics can disrupt the digestive system, which normally thrives in the large intestine.
When all the microorganisms are killed, the digestive system in the large intestine becomes unbalanced, leading to diarrhea.
When a patient has a clear bacterial infection, antibiotics are used.
Undoubtedly, however, normal people use antibiotics to lose weight.
In the future, if a disease truly caused by bacteria is transmitted, it will...
This leads to drug resistance, making our bodies unable to...
The consequences of taking antibiotics are not to be underestimated.
There is another issue to note regarding diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics.
That is, broad-spectrum antibiotics destroy the beneficial bacteria that were originally present in the large intestine.
After a microorganism is killed, it is very likely that another type of microorganism will take its place.
If these new microorganisms are harmful and pathogenic, then...
Sometimes, persistent diarrhea can lead to colitis, making the diarrhea worse and potentially requiring a long period of discontinuation of medication.
It takes some time to recover. By then, our bodies have been affected by the prolonged severe diarrhea, resulting in nutritional deficiencies.
Poor physical condition, declining physical strength, symptoms such as tinnitus, hair loss, and anemia, if
Without timely replenishment of nutrients, water, and electrolytes, there is even a possibility of shock.
Antibiotics can only be used medically with a doctor's prescription; arbitrariness is prohibited.
Using it to make weight-loss drugs is a truly unwise move, not only because of the consequences...
Diarrhea can harm human health, and it can occur as soon as medication is stopped.
If diarrhea stops and the weight returns immediately, it's not a proper way to lose weight.
Taking thyroid hormones for weight loss
Thyroid hormone, used to treat hypothyroidism, is derived from...
Because it can increase the body's basal metabolic rate and reduce weight, some people use it as a weight loss drug.
Generally speaking, thyroid hormone is suitable for obese individuals who also have hypothyroidism.
When ordinary people take thyroid hormone, they may experience rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, nervousness, anxiety, and diarrhea.
Therefore, it is generally not advisable for normal people to take thyroid hormones indiscriminately for weight loss.
There was a patient in the hospital's obesity clinic who had a rapid heartbeat.
The patient sought medical attention due to lethargy, heat intolerance, and trembling hands. The doctor then examined the patient's thyroid gland.
The patient was found to have elevated levels of thyroid hormones. We inquired whether they had taken thyroid hormone medication.
The patient said no! The doctor noticed he wasn't thinner, and was still quite...
For obese patients, it's puzzling whether it's due to their own body secreting excessive thyroid hormones or the medication they're taking.
To find out the truth, the doctor examined his thyroid protein levels, and...
The low result was clearly caused by the thyroid medication, so...
The patient's thyroid function only recovered a month after the medication was discontinued.
That's normal; some of the uncomfortable side effects have disappeared.
Therefore, while thyroxine does indeed accelerate metabolism and eliminate...
It burns calories, causing obese patients to temporarily lose weight, but if the patient does not...
Even with a restricted diet, weight loss may still be difficult. And this could potentially trigger circulatory problems.
The side effects of circulatory system diseases should not be ignored.
Enema for weight loss
Our bodies go through the process of ingesting food → digesting → absorbing nutrients → excreting waste every day.
A regular routine is perfectly natural. But some people use enemas to lose weight.
This increases the speed of food excretion and reduces the rate of nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
Yes, doing so is contrary to nature, and in the long run it will...
It causes the body's organs to lose their normal function.
The process from food being digested and absorbed to being excreted from the body takes approximately twenty-four hours.
A healthy person will defecate once a day.
Some people develop this condition because their diet contains too little fiber.
The amount of stool is too small to trigger the defecation reflex in the large intestine.
Constipation, or insufficient water intake, results in low water content in the stool, causing water to be lost.
After being absorbed by the large intestine, it becomes dry and hard and cannot be excreted. The ideal treatment is...
The treatment, of course, is to eat more vegetables and fruits and develop regular bowel habits.
Normally, doctors will only administer enemas to help with bowel movements if the constipation is particularly severe.
Generally, enemas are administered via glycerin solution or suppositories, directly into the vagina.
When this type of solvent is instilled into the rectum, it absorbs a large amount of water, and after a while...
When you're young, you'll feel the urge to defecate and rush to the toilet to do so.
Although glycerin solution and suppositories are administered via enema,
It is not absorbed by the human body and has few side effects; however, the human body naturally produces its own nutrients every day.
The natural defecation reflex and motivation will be disrupted by external forces.
The body is in disarray; normal bodily functions are impaired, and daily enemas are necessary.
Defecation. The sphincter muscles above the anus will also lose their elasticity due to repeated enemas.
Obese people mistakenly believe that enemas can help them lose weight.
Less food nutrients are absorbed, causing them to be excreted quickly, but in fact...
In the upper part of the body, the absorption of nutrients from food mainly occurs in the small intestine, while the large intestine primarily absorbs nutrients.
Enemas draw out water; therefore, what is lost through enemas is usually only the water already in the large intestine.
Excessive water intake through enemas can cause dehydration and disrupt electrolyte balance in the body.
The loss of nutrients does not help with weight loss.
That's right, some obese people have too much body fat, which affects their health.
Smooth blood circulation indirectly leads to indigestion and constipation.
After defecating via enema, the feeling of bloating and discomfort in the abdomen immediately disappeared.
Sora seemed much lighter, but don't mistake that for something else.
Enemas can help with weight loss; they simply remove the waste that you should be eliminating daily.
It's just excretion. If you don't change your eating habits and increase your intake...
Choose fruits and vegetables, instead of just eating protein, fat, or carbohydrates.
Then the body will inevitably gain weight faster and constipation will become more severe.
They then fall into a vicious cycle of relying on enemas to defecate, and over time, their bodies become unhealthy.
Normal bodily functions are impaired, and obesity only exacerbates the problem.