Alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause diarrhea. The type and amount of alcohol you drink can increase your risk of diarrhea. People with bowel diseases may have worse reactions to alcohol.

"Alcohol itself can cause loose stools due to several mechanisms," Dr. Leybelis Padilla, a San Diego-based gastroenterologist and lifestyle medicine physician, told Fox News Digital. It can also ...

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Finally, an explanation why you camp on on the throne the day after pub night. If you notice unusual pooping patterns after a night of drinking, it's not your imagination. The effects of alcohol ...