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Diarrhea for the 5 months. nothing is working what should i do?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Find the cause: After 5 months, i would try and find out the cause of the diarrhea if you havent already done so. Have your primary physician run some stool and other investigations as to the cause. I hope you find the cause and feel better.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 3/28/2013

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