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For 2 months now my toilet habit changed from once daily to twice or thrice daily. atimes watery and a times pastery stool with plenty gas. am worried?

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Should see an md: This issue has been going on long enough where you need an evaluation and labs. A change in diet will change bowel habits as well as a new medication, but none listed.

Answered 8/20/2014

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Its important: any sto0l change at 49 likely needs a stool test for things like giardia, or other bacteria, and a colonoscopy. look to dietary changes, and medication side effects, ie metformin can cause a loose stool. increase fiber and fluids, call your doc and arrange testing

Answered 8/18/2014

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get Checked: While detailed dietary, medical and travel history is needed for specific recommendation, a check with your doctor should help in pointing to some directions with simple stool and blood tests. For persisting symptoms you can get a referral to see a GI specialist for additional testing/imaging studies.

Answered 8/18/2014

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