Should you be worried about long term health damage, if you used to abuse laxatives?

You may well have damaged your kidneys, especially if your weight dropped drastically, which I suspect it did. Really, I wouldn't worry now, just don't take any chances with your kidneys. if your bowel movements seem normal and your diet is something in the ballpark of decent, I think you should be fine, so long as you stay off of using them, and stay a healthy weight.

I Don't want to assume, but I work with Eating Disorders, and if that was an issue for you in those years, then I would be more concerned with damage to your heart and circulatory system depending on how much your weight dropped.

But of course, I am only assuming and your doctor is a better source of information.

I'm sorry if any incorrect assumptions were hurtful, they are not meant to be.

lengthy time period laxative abuse outcomes all muscle tissues and organs because you're depriving the body of ideal nutrition. sure over use provide you with indications of IBS. you want to work out a healthcare professional ASAP.