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Can eating alot of fruits & vegetables in one day & no other food (approx. 4cup fruit, 4cup vegetables) cause diarrhea that evening? or mild cramping?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: This is a LOT of "roughage" (=increased stool formation PLUS some vegetables (eg: celery/tomatoes ) contain a natural laxative! Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 2/16/2017

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A member asked:

Can eating alot of fruits & vegetables in one day & no other food (approx. 4cup fruit, 4cup vegetables) cause diarrhea that evening? or mild cramping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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