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I have had loose stools for the past 4 months what could be wrong all i know is that i have bacteria in my intestines?
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Determine the cause: Everyone has bacteria in their intestines. The normal stool is 75% bacteria. See a gastroenterologist to determine the cause.
Answered 10/21/2013
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