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Is it normalto have diarrhea 4 days in a row?i have ibs-c and saw doc. has me on very bland diet.took stool tests.other doc says ct needed. thoughts?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Need more info: There are several reasons for 4 days of diarrhea. That is not normal. I would talk things over with a gastroenterologist and follow his/her advice very soon.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 9/20/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normalto have diarrhea 4 days in a row?i have ibs-c and saw doc. has me on very bland diet.took stool tests.other doc says ct needed. thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr Willson agreed

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