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What Causes Recurrent Diarrhea?

my husband has had diarrhea for 3 weeks, took him to our local ER last week, when it was at it s worst. he was Hospitalized 3 days, diagnoses,diverticulitis. They gave him IV fluids, antibiotics. The fever, heart rate , Bp, and white bloodcount went down, but, diarrhea continued. It slowed down,but never stopped. He was dismissed with oral antibiotics. he felt a little better over weekend, but continued to have very loose bm s. Today diarrhea is back, and he doesn t feel well. seems to be reverting back to where he was last week. His Dr. hasn t returned our call. I think he needs to see a gastroenterologist.
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possible causes like gastroenteritis.

A stool routine and colonoscopy may be required for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Recurrent Diarrhea?

Hello, Consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like gastroenteritis. A stool routine and colonoscopy may be required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician