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The 6 pages that link to Osmotic diarrhea, each with the reason it gives.

• Lactose intoleranceRelated: Unabsorbed lactose can retain water in the bowel and contribute to diarrhea.

• Sugar alcoholRelated: Unabsorbed sugar alcohols can increase intestinal water and loosen stools.

• DiarrheaBroader topic: Unabsorbed sugars and salts retain water in the bowel.

• SorbitolRelated: Unabsorbed sorbitol can draw water into the bowel and produce this effect.

• XylitolRelated: Large xylitol doses can remain in the gut and draw in water, causing gastrointestinal symptoms.

• MaltitolRelated: Unabsorbed maltitol can draw water into the gut, especially at high intake.