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Chewing gum diarrhea.

L D Goldberg, N T Ditchek

    The American Journal of Digestive Diseases
    |June 1, 1978
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    Excessive sugar-free chewing gum consumption can cause intractable diarrhea due to sorbitol. Stopping gum use resolved the symptoms, highlighting the need to inquire about chewing gum habits in medical histories.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Intractable diarrhea can significantly impact patient quality of life.
    • Identifying the etiology of chronic diarrhea is crucial for effective management.

    Observation:

    • A 66-year-old female patient presented with persistent, severe diarrhea.
    • The patient reported excessive consumption of sugar-free chewing gum.

    Findings:

    • The diarrhea was attributed to the osmotic effect of sorbitol, a common sugar substitute in sugar-free gum.
    • Discontinuation of sugar-free chewing gum consumption led to the complete resolution of the patient's diarrhea.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider sugar-free product consumption, particularly chewing gum, as a potential cause of unexplained diarrhea.
  • Incorporating questions about chewing gum usage into routine medical histories may aid in diagnosing similar cases.