Severe Anasarca and Pleural Effusions After Abrupt Cessation of Extreme Laxative Misuse: A Case Report

Author Information

• Mohanad AlkhalailaFollow
• Hatem AhmedFollow
• Mohannad MemonFollow
• Mohamed DarwishFollow
• Mnour ChabaloutFollow

Keywords:

Laxative misuse, Rebound edema, Pseudo-Bartter syndrome, Anasarca, Pleural effusion

Recommended Citation

Alkhalaila, Mohanad; Ahmed, Hatem; Memon, Mohannad; Darwish, Mohamed; and Chabalout, Mnour, "Severe Anasarca and Pleural Effusions After Abrupt Cessation of Extreme Laxative Misuse: A Case Report" (2026). Tower Health Research Day. 18.
https://scholarcommons.towerhealth.org/th_researchday/2025-2026/in_person_posters/18

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