TikTok trend causes laxative shortage in USA

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  1. syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
    Doctors prescribe the drug for conditions like constipation, Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
  2. shortage
    an amount that is less than expected or required
    TikTok trend causes laxative shortage in USA A trend on TikTok has caused a shortage of laxative drugs in the USA.
  3. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
    TikTok trend causes laxative shortage in USA A trend on TikTok has caused a shortage of laxative drugs in the USA.
  4. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    TikTok influencers are making teenagers believe that laxatives will help them lose weight.
  5. irritable
    easily annoyed
    Doctors prescribe the drug for conditions like constipation, Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
  6. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
    A laxative is a medicine for people who have constipation.
  7. loosen
    make less tight
    The medicine loosens the poo to make it easier to go to the toilet.
  8. worried
    afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble
    Doctors and people with stomach problems are worried about the new social media trend.
  9. prescribe
    issue commands or orders for
    Doctors prescribe the drug for conditions like constipation, Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
  10. fatigue
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
    These can include headaches, thirst, fatigue, dry skin, and dizziness.
Created on Fri Sep 15 02:28:25 EDT 2023

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