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How Can Chronic Diarrhea Be Treated?
i have had diarrhea for 1 week or 2, with bowl movements 4 to 8 times a day. it doesn t feel like colitis, which i had for 1-2 decades, but which was cured a decade ago. i do have good health insurance, but it s just so much trouble to go see a doctor, what with the registration, long wait and so forth. what should i do?
Wed, 10 Jan 2018
Hi....
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You have problem of diarrhea that may be because of infection or other reasons.
Mention any pain at particular site present or not..
If chronic diarrhea present than think about irritable bowel syndrom also.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Treat underling cause.
Stay hydrated your body..
I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
Dr Rachana.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You have problem of diarrhea that may be because of infection or other reasons.
Mention any pain at particular site present or not..
If chronic diarrhea present than think about irritable bowel syndrom also.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Treat underling cause.
Stay hydrated your body..
I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
Dr Rachana.
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