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2 and a half weeks ago i came down with diarrhea preceded by significant abdominal pain. after 2 days and several bouts of watery diarrhea, i took an imodium and the movements stopped for a day but then begn again with strong lower abdominal cramping and
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Diarrhea: Check for blood and stool tests for infections. If all normal symptoms continue may need further testing including colonoscopy to check for colitis ( inflammation of colon) or post infection irritable bowel syndrome.
Answered 3/15/2015
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