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I've woken every morning to diarrhea for 5 days in a row. it doesn't occur throughout the day. should i be concerned?
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Diarrhea: Daytime diarrhea is usually functional, like irritible bowel whereas diarrhea in the middle of the night sounds more like an infection. 5 days is pretty acute; we usually distinguish at 2 weeks. Could be a stomach flu still or salmonella or campylobacter from some food you ate.
Answered 9/24/2017
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See MD if it persist: Lifestyle choices that may cause morning diarrhea include some of the following common habits-Excessive ETOH, smoking , coffee, Large breakfast, Antibiotics in AM Long term diarrhea in AM-IBD,IBS, Allergies. Making positive lifestyle changes to reduce gut irritation.Taking steps to reduce the effects of psychological stress is another good way .If diarrhea persist see your MD
Answered 3/24/2019
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