Is it normal to encounter weight loss while having diarrhea?

Today I had diarrhea and I encountered that I lost a little bit of weight. I know that is an extremely unhealthy way to lose weight but do you think it's normal?

Have you experienced this kinda thing before?

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  • litelander8

    Normal but make sure you’re drinking lots of water!!!!

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  • Sanara

    Of course you lose some weight (technically every time you pee or poop, or vomit, you are losing mass), but it's probably mostly water. I never measured my weight to see if I lose it when having diarrhea

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  • RoseIsabella

    Get you some Gatorade to replace the electrolytes you've lost if you're having explosive diarrhea.

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  • olderdude-xx

    Water weight loss or gain is normal. It's quite normal to have some minor weight loss when you have diarrhea as you have typically fully emptied your bowels.

    Having long term sustained weight loss from constant diarrhea would not be normal - and indicate a diet or medical problem.

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