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What Causes Diarrhea After Eating Food?

I have a problem of very shortly after I eat a good meal I must get to a bathroom, probably within in 15 minutes and I have diarrhea. What could cause this? I am on hydrocodone for extreme pain in my neck, a pinched nerve and I also have a shoulder problem. Could the pain meds becausing this?
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Hello,

Yes, hydrocodone can cause diarrhea. I suggest you to consult your doctor about this side effect.
Meanwhile I suggest :
-take probiotic supplements
-take over the counter options for diarrhea like Imodium
-drink liquids

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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What Causes Diarrhea After Eating Food?

Hello, Yes, hydrocodone can cause diarrhea. I suggest you to consult your doctor about this side effect. Meanwhile I suggest : -take probiotic supplements -take over the counter options for diarrhea like Imodium -drink liquids Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi