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Is it common to have loose stool or diarrhea when i go on a diet?

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Dr. Alan Falkoff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes, often as the body adjusts to a new diet, diarrhea , constipation or increase in flatus.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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