Does watermelon cause diarrhea?

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asked Jul 31, 2022 in Other-Food Drink by Glorryb (1,400 points)
Does watermelon cause diarrhea?

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answered Aug 2, 2022 by Gingervitis (23,640 points)
Watermelon does cause diarrhea if you eat too much of it or if you have digestive issues.

Eating too much watermelon can easily cause diarrhea as well as bloating, stomach cramps and even gas.

The side effects of eating watermelon are diarrhea, upset stomach, bloating, gas, farting and indigestion.

The reason watermelon is not good at night is because the watermelon is slightly acidic which can interfere with your digestion and may lead to indigestion.

Watermelon allergies will sometimes cause a rash on the face, lips and also cause itchy or tingly lips, tongue, or throat.

A watermelon allergy is not very common and not many people have allergies to watermelon.

Watermelon allergies are very rare.

The symptoms of a watermelon allergy typically resemble those of other food allergies.

They include: hives. itchy or tingly lips, tongue, or throat.

Oral allergy syndrome causes a watermelon allergy.

It happens when you have a pollen allergy that cross-reacts with specific proteins in some fruits and vegetables, including watermelon.

Symptoms are immediate and localized and include itching and tingling in the mouth and throat.

Watermelon is a worldwide consumed Cucurbitaceae fruit that can elicit allergic reactions.

However, the major allergens of watermelon are not known.

Signs that you're allergic to watermelons or other melons include.

Itchy mouth.
Tingling sensation in your mouth.
Face swelling.
Throat, lips, or tongue swelling.
Itchy skin.
Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
Trouble breathing, including wheezing.
Sinus congestion.

Most cases of watermelon allergies are not serious and go away without treatment.

But if the symptoms get worse then you should seek medical attention.

People with high potassium content in their body or those who suffer from serious hyperkalaemia should not eat more than about one cup of watermelon a day.

Over consumption can result in irregular heartbeat and other cardiovascular problems

Watermelon is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit.

A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieties.

Consuming large quantity of watermelon may increase the level of water in our body.

If the excess water is not excreted, it can lead to an increase in the volume of the blood, further causing swelling in the legs, exhaustion, weak kidneys, et al.

It may also lead to loss of sodium levels in the body.

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