Question:
A person was using water supplied by the Municipality. Due to the shortage of water, he started using underground water. He felt a laxative effect. What could be the cause?
Solution:
The laxative effect is the effect caused by laxative substances that loosen stools and increases bowel movement. High doses of laxatives may even cause diarrhoea. This can be due to the excessive presence of sulphate in drinking water.