Does diarrhea cause weight loss?
I've had a bad bout of stomach flu for the last couple of days, with constant diarrhea. I've noticed I've lost a bit of weight. Does diarrhea typically cause weight loss, or is it mostly just water loss?
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7 months ago
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It can cause a temporary drop on the scale because the body loses water. Stay positive, keep your mind calm, and let your body heal naturally with pure, simple food.
6 months ago
The weight loss you see after diarrhea is almost entirely water weight and fluid loss, not actual fat loss. It usually comes right back once you are rehydrated and back to your normal diet, so focus on recovery.
5 months ago
Yeah, I lost like 2 kgs after a bad stomach infection last semester, but it was just dehydration. Once I started eating normal hostel food again, the weight came back in two days.
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8 months ago
It definitely makes the scale go down temporarily because you lose so much water! Just focus on getting better first with lots of fluids and rest. 🌸
8 months ago
Yes, it does but it's just water weight. Make sure you drink lots of ORS to stay safe.
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6 months ago
It causes sudden weight loss because of severe water depletion. Please don't try to restrict food to maintain this loss; instead, eat soft vegetarian options like boiled rice or banana to regain your strength.
5 months ago
It might show a lower weight, but it's not healthy weight loss at all. Especially with hormonal issues, dehydrating yourself can cause other imbalances, so please focus on proper nutrition and hydration.