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I get frequent loose stools (gi tests normal) and have for many years. do frequent loose stools over time cause any long term health problems?
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Doctor can evaluate: "loose stools" means different things to different people. "frequent" also has many meanings (some call once a week frequent; others once a day). So, a primary care doctor or a GI specialist will have to get the entire story and run some tests. If there is celiac disease, some soretof hormonal problem, a malabsorption of certain nutrients, etc... Then some long term problems might appear.
Answered 9/27/2016
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Usually no: Evaluate he stools and need more history.
Answered 12/22/2012
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