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What Causes Watery Bowel Movements While On The HCG Diet?

I am presently on the HCG diet using injections. I have been on the diet for 9 days consuming no more than 500 calories a day. 8 of those days I have used the HCG injections. I am drinking 8 to 12 cups of water a day. My eating regiment consists of 5oz of protein ( chicken breast, lean veal ) 200 grams of fresh veggies lettuce etc. , large Apple or grapefruit, 1 bread stick & 1 Melba s toast a day. Just in the last few days I have encountered very watery bowel movements. Yesterday once & today twice. Tonight was about 20 minutes after I ate supper. Is this type of bowel movements on the HCG Diet normal. I would think you would be constipated. Thanks in advance for your reply.
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of watery bowel movements while on the HCG diet. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like irritable bowel syndrome , gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, medication reaction or side-effect, food poisoning or viral gastroenteritis. HCG is human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone , which can also cause such symptoms as its side effects , so consult doctor about it before continuing . I would suggest you to avoid eating heavy and spicy , eat small and frequent meals, eat 1-2 banana in a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. You should take plenty of fluids in diet. If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like endoscopy and stool test and take history . Doctor may prescribe loperamide , ornidazole along with anti inflammatory .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Watery Bowel Movements While On The HCG Diet?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of watery bowel movements while on the HCG diet. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like irritable bowel syndrome , gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance, medication reaction or side-effect, food poisoning or viral gastroenteritis. HCG is human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone , which can also cause such symptoms as its side effects , so consult doctor about it before continuing . I would suggest you to avoid eating heavy and spicy , eat small and frequent meals, eat 1-2 banana in a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. You should take plenty of fluids in diet. If condition doesn t get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like endoscopy and stool test and take history . Doctor may prescribe loperamide , ornidazole along with anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari