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Coffee causes a stomach cramp and then loose stool, so is this normal?

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Yes. : For many people, coffee is followed by a bm.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Common: Caffeine commonly cause these symptoms.

Dr Gowans agreed

Answered 5/3/2018

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