Is it ok to drink alcohol when you have diarrhea?

Answer 1

Yes, and here's why:

"Indeed, esophageal dysmotility and delayed gastric emptying have been observed with high concentrations of alcohol in experimental studies and in chronic alcoholics. Small bowel motility and transit may be abnormal in both acute and chronic alcoholics, and colonic propulsive motility is increased after acute administration of alcohol. Any, or all, of these changes in gastrointestinal functions may contribute to diarrhea in acute binge drinkers and chronic alcoholics. Unfortunately, there is a lack of systematic studies of the pathophysiology of alcohol abuse, and an integrating concept of the diarrhea of alcoholics is still not possible".

Alcohol-related diarrhea Toshimi Chiba1 & Sidney F. Phillips1 1Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Alcohol has a multitude of effects on the small intestine and colon that cause diarrhea.

Chronic diarrhea can be caused by chronic ethanol ingestion.[6] Consumption of alcohol affects the body's capability to absorb water - this is often a symptom that accompanies a hangover after a heavy drinking session. The alcohol itself is absorbed in the intestines and as the intestinal cells absorb it, the toxicity causes these cells to lose their ability to absorb water. This leads to an outpouring of fluid from the intestinal lining, which is in turn poorly absorbed. The diarrhea usually lasts for several hours until the alcohol is detoxified and removed from the digestive system. Symptoms range from person to person and are influenced by both the amount consumed as well as physiological differences. Alcohol-induced diarrhea is often accompanied by "the follow through" which is a feeling that the patient is going to break wind (flatulence) instead becomes an uncontrolled episode of diarrhea.

Answer 2

Generally it is not a good idea to drink alcohol under conditions where you already run the risk of becoming dehydrated. You shouldn't drink coffee, tea or other caffeinated drinks, either. Be advised that excessive consumption of alcohol is a common cause of diarrhea.

Answer 3

Well, sir, or ma'am, first of all let me just say, I'm so sorry for your current bowel condition! Certainly none of us ever enjoy having projectile crap, but, when afflicted with it, what can one do? DRINK BEER!

do it. it'll make your life better. and if it doesn't help with you diarrhea, then at least you'll be too drunk to notice.

Answer 4

You can but I wouldn't recommend it. Alcohol dehydrates a person. If you do drink while suffering from diarrhea, be sure to drink lots of fluids, I.E. water. You should up your fluid intake whenever you have diarrhea and/or have been drinking anything containing alcohol. If you do not replace the fluids you have lost from having diarrhea and/or drinking alcohol, it can cause kidney problems and pain while urinating.

Answer 5

Yes you can, but health experts advise against it, as it can increase the symptoms of diarrhea, since alcohol helps to dehydrate you.