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How many days should i go to the doctor for having diarrhea ? any suggestions on stopping diarrhea or should ilet it cont. since i have trouble poop?
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Time to get help?: The average bowel frequency in america varies from 3 movements daily to 1 every 3-4 days. Whether you have colon inertia, rectal dyssynergia, partial obstruction (intrinsic or extrinsic), ischemic gut, metabolic "imbalance", irritable bowel syndrome, or some other disorder you should get checked ; treated. Age, co-morbidities, longevity of symptoms may alter prognosis ; treatment options.
Answered 1/2/2014
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