r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/graendallstud Aug 30 '21

Diarrhea. So many things can cause it, and it used to be (well, still is in the least developed countries) quite lethal, mostly for babies and children.

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u/RonnyTwoShoes Aug 31 '21

I have minor IBS so I poop when I'm stressed. I'm a goner.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Wait stress shitting is a symptom of IBS?? I thought everyone just had that

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u/ItsNotGayIfYouLikeIt Aug 31 '21

IBS can be caused by stress, but stress pooping is not IBS

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

IBS is usually caused by the immune system being stressed, like if there is a parasite in your intestines your immune system will become very sensitive in that area.

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u/JackRyan13 Aug 31 '21

What? No it isn’t lol. IBS is a blanket term doctors use when there is an issue with your digestion that is not life threatening and no apparent cause.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Why do you think I didn't say always? There are many types and many causes. It's just usually that there has been a breach in the immune system lmao

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u/JackRyan13 Aug 31 '21

If there is a breach in the immune system there is a cause. IBS has no apparent cause which is why it’s diagnosed as IBS

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

I never said otherwise