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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?

I have been having diahrrea for several weeks, mostly in the evening after I go to bed. No pain or discomfort with it. I have been researching digestive enzymes. Do you recommend that I try them? If so, which ones? I am a 76 year old female. Thanks so much! Linda Kroger
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hi....

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As per your complain you have problem of severe diarrhea that may be because of food intolerance or infection of gastrointestinal problems...

Intestinal condition like celiac disease may cause diarrhea after taking gluten foods.

Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis.
Colonoscopy and biopsy can done if needed.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.

You have hidtory of long time diarrhea so try to find a cause behind it.
Start a treatment according to cause.

I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.

Thank you.
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How Can Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hi.... Welcome to healthcare magic. As per your complain you have problem of severe diarrhea that may be because of food intolerance or infection of gastrointestinal problems... Intestinal condition like celiac disease may cause diarrhea after taking gluten foods. Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis. Colonoscopy and biopsy can done if needed. Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. You have hidtory of long time diarrhea so try to find a cause behind it. Start a treatment according to cause. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.