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Question: I didn't have a bowel movement for a week and now I have liquid like runs, for the past 9 hours about every 8 minutes. What can I do to make it stop /? This happens at least once every two weeks
Brief Answer:
Loperamide can stop watery stool. Colonoskopy advisable
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
for acute watery stools loperamide is a medcation that can give you relief. However, your problem should usually be examinded by colonoskopy to rule out any underlying condition.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Loperamide can stop watery stool. Colonoskopy advisable
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
for acute watery stools loperamide is a medcation that can give you relief. However, your problem should usually be examinded by colonoskopy to rule out any underlying condition.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
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