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How are osmosis and diarrhea related?
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Osmotic Diarrhea: Hyperosmolar contents in the intestine draws more fluid from the body into the lumen by the process of osmosis, causing more diarrhea. For this reason too much fruit juice is not recommended during diarrhea episode.
Answered 11/3/2013
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