Question 1

why am i having stomach pains after eating popcorn?

Accepted Answer

A # of potential : reasons for this. See:   
http://www.livestrong.com/article/499913-stomach-pains-after-eating-popcorn/

Question 2

how long does it take for popcorn to digest in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn: It usually takes 18-24 hours to digest popcorn.

Question 3

why does popcorn make my stomach hurt and give me diahrrea?

Accepted Answer

Popcorn: It may be from the gas that's being produced during digestion.  Eating greasy or heavily buttered popcorn can also cause stomach discomfort and maybe some diarrhea.

Question 4

after eating air pop popcorn, i get sick. i get  an upset stomach. it gets very painful. it didn't use to be this way. could i now be allergic?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It could be an allergy to corn or it could be an intolerance. Maybe it is an additive in the popcorn product you are using. Switch brands and see if it persists. If so, see an allergist.

Question 5

naseau, chest pain, headache & stomach pain right after eating popcorn? i also worked out half an hour before i ate? what can be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 6

frequent urge to pass stool, especially after eating. black stools in the past. im now experiencing bright red stools and blood clots in the stool. popcorn kernel like objects floating in stool. severe stomach pain. emergency?

Accepted Answer

: May be not emergency but extremely urgent. PL see a doc asap

Question 7

is unsalted and unbuttered popcorn good for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant: Popcorn is neither good nor bad for acid reflux. If you are overweight, losing weight would be helpful.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

need to follow low protein diet ...is popcorn a good choice?

Accepted Answer

Dietary advice: Low protein diets are recommended for different conditions. Specific recommendations vary depending on the overall condition and treatment plan. In general the diet should incorporate fruits, vegetables, fiber, vitamin D and Calcium sources, unless otherwise indicated. Popcorn should be fine, unless otherwise advised by your physician. Adding salt may not be recommended depending on your condition

Question 9

can eating popcorn(air popped) worsen the hemorrhoids? i'm asking because popcorn has a high amount of fiber(which is good), but it's hard to digest.

Accepted Answer

All fiber: is hard to digest, that the benefit that it gives bulk to stools and help prevent constipation.

Question 10

two days ago i was eating popcorn and it felt like something got stuck in my throat.i've been coughing and feeling like its hard to get good down.why?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: An abrasion at the laryngeal portion of the pharynx at the level of the epiglottis which creates the sensation of a foreign body in your throat along with coughing.  If further down in the esophagus proper you wouldn't cough.  See an otolaryngologist for confirmation.

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After eating air pop popcorn, i get sick. i get an upset stomach. it gets very painful. it didn't use to be this way. could i now be allergic?

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Naseau, chest pain, headache & stomach pain right after eating popcorn? i also worked out half an hour before i ate? what can be causing this?

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Frequent urge to pass stool, especially after eating. black stools in the past. im now experiencing bright red stools and blood clots in the stool. popcorn kernel like objects floating in stool. severe stomach pain. emergency?

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Is unsalted and unbuttered popcorn good for acid reflux?

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Need to follow low protein diet ...is popcorn a good choice?

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Can eating popcorn(air popped) worsen the hemorrhoids? i'm asking because popcorn has a high amount of fiber(which is good), but it's hard to digest.

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Two days ago i was eating popcorn and it felt like something got stuck in my throat.i've been coughing and feeling like its hard to get good down.why?

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