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Physiologically speaking, what is it about stress that causes diarrhea? why do pro-biotics, like culturelle, eliminate the diarrhea from occurring?
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Irritation: Stress and anxiety cause increased motility in Gut and may cause diarrhea. Probiotics help digest food.
Answered 1/22/2017
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