Diet Coke contains artificial sweeteners. Some artificial sweeteners can have a laxitive effect in certain individuals. read more
Diet Coke contains artificial sweeteners. Some artificial sweeteners can have a laxitive effect in certain individuals. (For an extreme example, read these hilarious reviews for sugar-free gummy bears here.) So, in some people, some of the time, a sugar-free drink like Diet Coke might cause diarrhea. read more
In the case of Coke, the ingredient high-fructose corn syrup used as the main sweetener is made of 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose. As a result, Coke contains more fructose than glucose, or excess fructose, and is a no-no for fructose malabsorbers if you want to avoid diarrhea. read more
The bacteria that commonly cause diarrhea include salmonella, Escherichia coli, shigella and campylobacter, reports Mayo Clinic. Drinking contaminated water or food is the most likely way to introduce the bacteria to the body. read more
If the normal function of the liver is disrupted, it can cause digestive symptoms such as diarrhea. Liver disease results in increased levels of liver enzymes. This interferes with normal stool production and produces symptoms such as diarrhea, pale stools, painful bowel movements, and blood in the stools. read more