as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
the one person in the tour group who didn't drink the water was spared Montezuma's revenge
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The illness can cause diarrhea and vomiting, especially in young children.—
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The most common side effects come from the caffeine naturally found in coffee beans, such as anxiety, jitters and digestive issues like diarrhea or constipation.—
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“Montezuma's revenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Montezuma%27s%20revenge. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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