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My wife has chronic diarrhea and has been suffering with this problem for close to three years, is there any help for her ?

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

IMODIUM (loperamide) & Consult: Imodium® diarrhea medicine is over the counter in the pharmacy. Very severe cases should be examined by a doctor of gastroenterology (gi doctor) soon.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/13/2016

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A member asked:

My wife has chronic diarrhea and has been suffering with this problem for close to three years, is there any help for her ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

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