Alcohol acts as an irritant to the gastrointestinal (GI) system, inflaming its lining and interrupting normal functions, which can lead to various bowel movement issues. It increases gut motility, allowing contents to move through the system rapidly, preventing proper water absorption in the colon. This can lead to softer stools and urgency. Individual reactions to alcohol's effects on digestion vary widely, with some experiencing constipation due to hormone suppression. Those with chronic GI conditions may have heightened symptoms during alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is an irritant to the GI system, inflaming the digestive tract and disrupting normal functions, which regulate bowel movement production. - Dr. James H. Tabibian
With increased gut motility and more liquid in the large intestine, there's less time for the colon to reabsorb water, leading to softer stools. - Dr. Lauren Bleich
No one's body reads like a textbook; bowel movement reactions to alcohol can vary greatly from person to person. - Dr. Lauren Bleich
While soft stool and diarrhea are common, some may experience constipation after drinking, due to alcohol's effect on hormone secretion. - Gastroenterology experts
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