Question 1

would to much splenda give you diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

Yes: splenda is a sugar alcholol ( sorbitol) and too much sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol can lead to diarrhea.

Question 2

been taking mucinex (guaifenesin) blue liquid for cold. now have green diarrhea. also been eating a lot of splenda  sweetened hard candy for cough is this why gassy?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: The sucralose found in splenda can be the cause of your diarrhea.

Question 3

is yogurt a cure for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

No: May help recover from an infectious or antibiotic associated diarrhea though.  Most yohgurts have lots of artificial sweeteners and flavorings which make them of little benefit.  Some have actually been chastized by the fda for making unsubstantited claims.

Question 4

is diarrhea a symptom of covid?

Accepted Answer

It can be.:  In a study of COVID 19 positive patients seen at Stanford Health Care from 4 to 24 MAR 2020 – 31.9% reported GI symptoms. 12% in the study had diarrhea. REF:  http://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/04/stomach-complaints-common-in-covid-19-patients.html

Question 5

is diarrhea a sign of ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most women don't have diarrhea at ovulation.  Common signs of ovulation are cramping, back pain, vaginal discharge/mucus, spotting, breast tenderness/soreness, changing hormones, and increased body temperature.  Some women's colons are more sensitive to fluctuating hormones, and it is possible.  Use brat diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) and imodium (loperamide).  See ob/gyn exclude more serious thing.

Question 6

does baking soda cause a diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

It is an antacid: Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (baking soda) acts as an antacid. It shouldn't cause diarrhea.

Question 7

can i get diarrhea from a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Probably coincidental.  But toothache is an infection that required immediate treatment.  Don't wait, go now.

Question 8

is diarrhea common after a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Before colonscopy you took a prep to clean the colon, so you may be having the residual effects of that.  If it persists for more than 1 week call your provider.

Question 9

is diarrhea common when you have a cold?

Accepted Answer

If can occur in : Children but not so much in adults. May still occur.

Question 10

what is diarrhea a symptom of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

No but it can cause: Diarrhea is not a symptom of dehydration but if left untrated can lead to dehydration.

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Is yogurt a cure for diarrhea?

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Is diarrhea a symptom of covid?

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