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I have had diarrhea for around 7 months straight with maybe 4 or 5 times where is was a normal bm could this be something serious ?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Possibly: Its not normal to have diarrhea for that long. Please see your doctor for a full check up and colonoscopy consideration.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 10/28/2014

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A member asked:

I have had diarrhea for around 7 months straight with maybe 4 or 5 times where is was a normal bm could this be something serious ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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