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What causes occasional boughts of loose stools..some watery a man late 60...these boughts happen mostly a few minuter after eating....?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Many: Ibs, inflamatory bowel disease, infections, side effects of meds especially some meds like antibiotics and some otc supplements. Just to name a few. You need labs , stool sample and probably a colonoscopy.

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Answered 5/25/2021

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