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I have had diarrhea for over a week now and have lost 6 pounds. should i be concerned and go to the er or no?
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Stay hydrated: Having a few loose stools per day could be caused by certain foods in the diet and would rarely need a trip to ER. If you are having many loose watery stools (>10) daily for multiple days and have tried to slow them down with otc diarrhea meds without success or if any signs of dehydration, then you may want to call your doctor for an appointment or go in for an evaluation.
Answered 9/6/2014
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See a doctor: if you ate something that caused the diarrhea, and you continue to eat the same type of foods, your symptoms will persist. You must stay on things like toast and tea. if you have been, and your symptoms persist, especially if there is blood in the stool, you must be evaluated to rule out an inflammatory bowel disease.
Answered 9/6/2014
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