Why do you have diarrhea when you eat garlic?

A garlic diarrhea may be caused by garlic stimulation, allergic reaction, acute gastroenteritis and other reasons.

1. Garlic stimulation

Garlic contains a large amount of allicin, which has certain irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with poor gastrointestinal function may stimulate intestinal rapid peristalsis after eating.

2. Allergic reaction

If the patient is allergic to garlic, eating garlic can induce allergic reaction, which may also cause diarrhea symptoms, and may also be accompanied by rash, itching, edema and other manifestations.

3. Acute gastroenteritis

If the patient eats garlic that has not been washed clean, it can cause acute gastroenteritis. Inflammatory factors can stimulate the intestinal tract, so that its peristaltic speed is accelerated, which can also cause diarrhea.