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I have been both constipated and had diarrhea this week. what does that mean? what can i do?
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Look at diet: Stool irregularity can relate to diet and other lifestyle issues. But it can also be from thyroid disease, meds, infections and even crohn's disease. The most common cause once other things evaluated is spastic colon or irritable bowel syndrome. More no s needed. If this is recurring, be seen.
Answered 1/6/2014
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