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Consistent diarrhea for 3 weeks. no changes in lifestyle or diet.no extra stressorsno solid stools. diarrhea is dark brown in color.imodium (loperamide) not helpin?
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See a doctor-: The chronicity of the diarrhea will require some testing of the stool and further diagnostics such as colonoscopy that will be done by a specialist. It may or may not be due to an infection.
Answered 4/13/2016
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