I have been having diarrhea for over a year now?

What's the cause?: "Plugging up" diarrhea will not cure an infection, fix an inflammatory process, improve an ischemic gut, or correct a functional issue. Medical evaluation is recommended appropriate to the duration of your symptoms, associations (bleeding, weight loss, pain, vomiting), as well as your other medical co-morbidities. Clarify your definition of "diarrhea" then call your doctor please to get checked.

Chronic diarrhea: Sorry to hear that. If not already done, please see your physician for stool studies such as ova and parasites, culture, blood, white cells, fecal fat, and C. diff toxin. There are many causes of chronic diarrhea. If all stool studies are negative, testing for gluten sensitivity or celiac dz. with tTG blood test can be done. Try a lactose-free or lactaid treated diet for a few weeks. Fam hx? GI dr

Get checked: Its quite certain a check up is due. Your doctor can run tests and schedule a colonoscope as this diarrhea could have several causes. Please see your doctor promptly.