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Why do i get loose stools every time i eat?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Many reasons: Really hard to tell but common causes include ibs, celiac, ibd, bile salts, infectious or even dietary.

Answered 6/20/2018

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