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Could eating fast cause diarrhea? i eat really fast compared to others and i get diarrhea like once every week or two. could they be related?

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Dr. Bob Ourian answered

No: Eating fast doesn't cause diarrhea.

Answered 4/29/2013

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A member asked:

Could eating fast cause diarrhea? i eat really fast compared to others and i get diarrhea like once every week or two. could they be related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bob Ourian answered

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