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Does egg nog cause diarrhea?

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It can: Egg nog contains lactose which is poorly tolerated by many. It also has a lot of fat which can stimulate bowel activity to some degree.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/11/2020

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Possibly.: In someone with intolerance to any of its ingredients, yes.

Answered 11/20/2020

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