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A member asked:

Should i take peptobismol or anything that would help my loose stool. should i be concerned about infection?

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Maybe: Peptobismo does have some antibacterial properties. Loose stools can be a sign of infection. Worrisome symptoms are blood in stool and fevers.

Answered 4/6/2012

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ok: Ok if it has only been a few days and you are not having fevers or bleeding.

Dr Van Gelder agreed

Answered 4/8/2012

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