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How soon after having diarrhea can you lose your electrolytes? an hour, two ? how soon does your body go into an imbalance?
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Depends: Massive diarrhea can lead to electrolyte imbalance in less than 24 hours. Cholera is an example of this. If you have diarrhea it is critical to replace fluids with broth, gatorade, and other fluids with salts. Avoid caffeinated products.
Answered 4/14/2014
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