Question 1

can a person get diarrhea from drinking too much water?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: water is absorbed very well from the intestines, and rarely could that capacity be exceeded.  When the gut is inflamed by a virus, it interferes with the ability of the gut to absorb solid nutrients, and they will cause diarrhea. The usual treatment is to go to clear liquids, because they are better absorbed. Large amounts of water can dilute the sodium in the bloodstream and cause harm however.

Question 2

can you get diarrhea from drinking too much diet soda and coffee?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stimulants and artificial sweeteners can cause diarrhea. Excess of either coffee or diet soda should be avoided.

Question 3

can drinking too much water can cause loose motion or diarrhoea?

Accepted Answer

: Not very common. Usually the gut is REALLY good at absorbing water, so you're more likely to just have a lot of urination unless you have a history of bowel surgery...

Question 4

can drinking too much water can cause loose motion or diarrhoea? i'm worried. please reply?

Accepted Answer

: No. Drinking more water does not cause diarrhea. There is some other reason for it. You may take Imodium or PeptoBismol, if that does not relieve the issue in a day or two, you should see a doctor.

Question 5

can drinking too much water in every day can cause loose motion or diarrhoea? i'm worried. please reply?

Accepted Answer

: DRINKING LOTS OF WATER IN A HOT COUNTRY SUCH AS YOURS IS GOOD,IT KEEPS YOUR BODY HYDRATED. LOOSE BOWELS IS NOT FROM LOTS OF WATER BUT YOU WILL URINATE ALOT. MAKE SURE WATER IS SAFE OR YOU WILL HAVE LOOSE MOVEMENTS.

Question 6

can drinking too much water cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

No: It shouldn't cause diarrhea.

Question 7

can drinking too much gatorade cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Not a great idea - calories, high fructose, etc. But not likely to cause diarrhea per se...

Question 8

can you get diarrhea by drinking too much water?

Accepted Answer

No: Watery is generally well absobed.  If you had water toxicity, drank so much water you lowered serum your sodium to a dangerous level, you potentially could have diarrhea but this too would be unusual.

Question 9

is drinking too much milk per day can cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lactose intolerance is very common, and makes it hard to digest milk.  You may have a mild form which is only expressed when large amounts of milk are ingested.

Question 10

can drinking too much alcohol make you get diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

For some: Symptoms of alcohol intolerance may include: headache, flushing, hives, nasal congestion,  GI upset, nausea/vomiting ; low blood pressure. 
 You could be allergic to alcohol or it's ingredients such as yeast, grains, sulfites, histamines ; other chemicals.

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