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Default Can losing weight rapidly cause bowel problems? - 12-22-2008, 06:56 PM

Over the summer in about a month i lost about 15 pds or more and ever since then i have been having frequent bowel movements, gas, bloating, gurgling and bubbling noises. could the rapid weight loss be the direct cause of my problems??
   
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Default 12-27-2008, 01:19 PM

Depends or your method of weight loss. Taking laxatives frequently can certainly cause damage, even lasting health problem like IBS.Not getting proper nutrition and starving yourself can also hurt your digestive tract.
   
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Default 01-12-2009, 01:16 AM

i think so because my sister did the same thing and she has the same symtoms. we took her to the doctors and he said it was bad she lost that much weight. she is now taking pills so those things dont happen and it seems to help her u should check it out.
   
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Default 01-23-2009, 03:26 PM

If you have changed your eating habits very quickly and your body has not adapted to the changes then yes, this would be a reaction.If this just suddenly started with no changing in your diet then I strongly suggest you see a doctor.If this is because of dieting then try to eliminate any starches in your foods like bread, rice, pasta, and spicy foods, actually try to follow a diet for people who suffer from diverticulitis , on the web their is a basic list of what a person can or cannot eat when having this problem.I sure hope that some of this info has been helpful to you.I wish you all the very best.
   
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