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Tell me if diarrhea is a symptom of pregnancy?

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No it is not: Diarrhea can be present in other causes and conditions and can be present in pregnancy as well but it is not only present in pregnancy but it can ba a sumptom coexisting in pregnancy.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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