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Does red wine cause constipation?

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Yes and No: Any alcohol, red or white wine, beer, liquor, can cause constipation and /or diarrhea or other GI problems. Sulfites in wine are also a major culprit.

Answered 3/29/2021

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Any: Form of alcohol is a diuretic meaning you lose more fluid than you take in and hence excess especially when combined with caffeine excess can lead to dehydration and constipation.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/31/2020

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