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Is it possible to get a stomach ache from bad watermelon?

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Common: Just eating too much watermelon distends the gut more than you'd planned. I admit that i've had watermelon that's so good i've ignored this and been kind of sorry afterwards. If diarrhea or vomiting persist for more than 48 hours or you become very week, seek help.

Answered 12/30/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Even eating a good: Watermelon can cause symptoms for some people. Watermelon contains a sugar called sorbitol. People who have a sorbitol intolerance may develop gas, loose stools ; GI upset when they eat watermelon.

Answered 10/4/2017

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