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Man's purgative passion.

J Agnew
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Overconcern with bowel function has been prevalent throughout history. Overuse of laxatives is persisting for a certain segment of the population even today. This paper attempts to put this practice into perspective by presenting a review of mankind's treatment and mistreatment of the GI system from the ancient Egyptians to modern times.

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J Agnew. 1985. Man's purgative passion.. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1985.39.2.236

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