RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Severe failure to thrive and diarrhoea caused by laxative abuse. JF Archives of Disease in Childhood JO Arch Dis Child FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health SP 978 OP 979 DO 10.1136/adc.63.8.978 VO 63 IS 8 A1 A C Fenton A1 M P Wailoo A1 M S Tanner YR 1988 UL http://adc.bmj.com/content/63/8/978.abstract AB We report a case of chronic administration of Epsom salts leading to diarrhoea and severe weight loss in 7 month old girl.