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Could it be healthy when you get nervous you tend to do diarrhea?

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Very common: Likely a form of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. If OTC Imodium (loperamide) AD doesn't work, see your doctor.

Answered 6/25/2014

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