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Is it possible dehydration or over hydration to cause diarrea?

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Dr. Joseph Pfeifer answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Unlikely: If you have a normal gastrointestinal system, it would take a massive volume of water over time to cause diarrhea. If you have a GI virus, trying to hydrate can cause diarrhea to worsen and you may need IV fluids then. Dehydration, caused by simple evaporation from skin or low water intake will not cause diarrhea.

Answered 6/17/2014

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