I have heard that it dehydrates you to death, but couldn’t you just keep drinking water? Even before modern medicine I’m sure water wasn’t impossible for people to get.
Edit: Thank you for the simple answers! In hindsight, I feel kind of silly not realizing that you need to ABSORB the water…
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Diarrhea doesn’t just cause loss of water it also causes loss of electrolytes and secretory fluids from the Gastrointestinal track which can ultimately lead to build up of acid in the blood. Everything combined i.e. Dehydration, Electrolyte Abnormalities and Acidosis can lead to death.
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