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If i take an alka-seltzer will it help me with my diarrhea? or will it make it worse ?

Q: if i take an alka-seltzer will it help me with my diarrhea? or will it make it worse ?

: It will make no difference -- Alka Seltzer would neither help nor worsen diarrhea.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It will make no difference -- Alka Seltzer would neither help nor worsen diarrhea.

Answered 7/18/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Alka Seltzer is not likely to help with diarrhea, if taken in large quantities or for long time may cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal bleed.

Answered 7/18/2023

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If i take an alka-seltzer will it help me with my diarrhea? or will it make it worse ?

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