“For constipation, an osmotic laxative is preferred over stimulant laxatives.”

“Standard treatments for lower bowel symptoms include dietary fibre, laxatives, antispasmodic agents, and antidiarrhoeals.”

“Although most bulimics purge by vomiting, abuse of laxatives or diuretics also occurs.”

“Bulimics will consume large quantities of food in a short period of time before purging through laxatives or making themselves vomit.”