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Does Excessive Alcohol Consumption Cause Persistent Diarrhea?
i am 63, overweight, arthritis and high blood pressure. i have had daily diarea for several weeks now. i eat healthy, i do drink alcohol often ... and i eat normal stuff, hamburgers, chicken, pork, veggies, bread pasta, cheese and have no allergies. what can i do to correct this constant problem? thanx
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Hi,
Cannot say in your particular case but alcohol will cause weight gain and lowers testosterone.
Lack of exercise is at least as likely as any other factor to do this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
Cannot say in your particular case but alcohol will cause weight gain and lowers testosterone.
Lack of exercise is at least as likely as any other factor to do this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
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