HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Excessive Consumption Of Diet Coke Cause Severe Stomach Pain That Cannot Be Diagnosed?

Can excessive consumption of diet coke cause severe stomach pain that cannot be diagnosed. Tests have been done to check for complete array of possibilities and now 2 different types of antibiotics have been prescribed and that is not working. Have had a colonoscopy, MRI blood work, prostrate exam and all of these have come back okay. Could the diet coke be causing the problem. I have been drinking them for a long time, I drink at least 6 a day
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Diet Coke contains aspartame, a chemical sweetener that is generally very safe but can have side effects including stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. Diet Coke also contains caffeine which in large amounts can cause increased bowel motions nausea and pain. 6 Cokes a day sounds like a lot. I would recommend decreasing your intake slowly over a couple of weeks and seeing whether this improves your symptoms.
Hope you feel better soon!!
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Colonoscopy


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Excessive Consumption Of Diet Coke Cause Severe Stomach Pain That Cannot Be Diagnosed?

Diet Coke contains aspartame, a chemical sweetener that is generally very safe but can have side effects including stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. Diet Coke also contains caffeine which in large amounts can cause increased bowel motions nausea and pain. 6 Cokes a day sounds like a lot. I would recommend decreasing your intake slowly over a couple of weeks and seeing whether this improves your symptoms. Hope you feel better soon!!