Why does drinking white liquor cure diarrhea?

Generally speaking, there is no scientific basis for the claim that drinking white liquor (baijiu) can cure diarrhea. Diarrhea may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as lactose intolerance, acute enteritis, etc., and appropriate treatment should be based on specific circumstances. A detailed analysis is as follows:

I. Physiological Factors

If the ambient temperature is low and the abdomen is particularly sensitive to temperature changes, prolonged exposure to such conditions may temporarily disrupt gastrointestinal function, increasing intestinal motility and leading to diarrhea. This type of diarrhea usually resolves spontaneously after a period of time.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Lactose Intolerance

This condition is primarily associated with abnormal gene expression. If a patient lacks the gene responsible for producing lactase, ingested lactose cannot be properly broken down, altering the osmotic pressure in the intestine and increasing the volume of intestinal contents, thereby causing diarrhea. There is currently no effective treatment for this condition, so it is recommended to limit dairy intake in daily life.

2. Acute Enteritis

Consumption of spoiled or contaminated food can lead to bacterial overgrowth in the digestive tract, damaging the mucosal lining of the stomach and intestines. This increases intestinal motility, causes premature expulsion of food, and alters the nature of intestinal contents, resulting in diarrhea. Patients are advised to take medications such as gentamicin sulfate and bismuth carbonate capsules or levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets under medical guidance.

In addition, diarrhea may also result from other conditions such as Henoch-Schönlein purpura (allergic purpura), acute ulcerative colitis, chronic pancreatitis, or chronic schistosomiasis. If diarrhea persists for an extended period, individuals should seek medical attention at a hospital as soon as possible.