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In medical terms, why do you experience diarrhea when your body is under stress? please provide the process, leading up to diarrhea. don't hold back
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Adrenaline: The stress hormone aka fight or flight hormone, adrenaline, causes the heart rate to increase, blood pressure to be elevated and there is an increase in blood supply to the intestines for enhanced nutrient absorption, and decreased blood supply to the stomach. There is increased bowel movement resulting in frequent and loose bowels due to improper re-absorption of water in the body.
Answered 2/11/2015
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