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Why is it that after every time i drink alcohol, i get diarrhea?

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Dr. Soroosh Armandi answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Common: Alcohol can act as a laxative! how much are you drinking?

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Answered 6/25/2013

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

How much do u drink: Alcohol can cause diarrhea, affects motility of bowel, can affect absorption. Patients with celiac sprue can get diarrhea after drinking beer (malt-barleyor wheat is the issue), other spirits (rye, whiskey, vodka) controversial, but may aggravate sprue.

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Answered 9/4/2016

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