I just want to add to this thread. I am the same way....if I drink ice water...within minutes...I have diarrhea. I do also think I have IBS....because SO many things upset my stomach. But ice water is a killer to my gut.

Ice water cleans me out.

Only drink warm water

OP this is interesting. I am completely the opposite. Room temperature water upsets my stomach and makes me nauseous.
Don't know why though!

Cold water is irritating to the intestines and causes them to contract. Those of us with digestive issues drink room-temperature water.

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Anonymous wrote:People with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) often get this reaction to cold water. I would just avoid cold water and not worry about it.

OP here. Actually, I've started to wonder if I have IBS. I have diarrhea a lot, sometimes several times a day, regardless of cold water or not.

Oh honey. That's not normal. Go to a doctor and get some help. It'll get worse before it gets better,, but it could be So. Much. Better.

I get a stomach ache if I eat something when I'm cold (e.g. eating outside in a chilly weather).

I think oriental/Chinese medicine has an explanation for this.

It doesn't give me diarrhea, but it does make my stomach hurt.

Anonymous wrote:People with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) often get this reaction to cold water. I would just avoid cold water and not worry about it.

OP here. Actually, I've started to wonder if I have IBS. I have diarrhea a lot, sometimes several times a day, regardless of cold water or not.

People with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) often get this reaction to cold water. I would just avoid cold water and not worry about it.

You're a delicate little snowflake. That's why. Sorry.

I only drink ice cold water also, and have no poop problems.

It's said that cold water slows digestion. Not sure why it would give you diarrhea, but I heard it's bad for you. However, I prefer my water ice cold only.

Of course. I come from France and have lived in different European countries, where no one drinks refrigerated water. It's very bad for the digestion. Only Americanized countries do it

Sometimes, though usually not, cold water gives me diarrhea. Any idea why? It's not abnormally cold- just refrigerated water with no ice.