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Can certain foods or drinks cause irregular heart beat with diarrhea?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tannins/ caffeine: Drinks with high tannins (some teas) or drinks with increased caffeine (coffee/ tea) can cause diarrhea. Heartbeats might be impacted.

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Answered 12/8/2019

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