Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature [CLICK HERE].
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Who Can And Cannot Take SennaNHS medicines information on who can take senna and who may not be able to take it.Who can take sennaMost adults aged 18 years and over can take senna. Young people aged 12 to 17 years can take senna if a doctor or pharmacist says it's OK. Children aged 11 years and under can take senna if a doctor prescribes it. ImportantOnly give senna to a child if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it. Who may not be able to take sennaSenna may not be suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take senna if you: - have ever had an allergic reaction to senna or any other medicine
- have signs of dehydration - these include peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee
- have severe stomach pain and you are feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
- have a blockage in your bowel (intestinal obstruction)
- have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- have a serious problem in your stomach (abdomen) such as appendicitis
- have kidney or heart problems
- are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant or breastfeeding
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature [CLICK HERE]. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | |
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