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Had frequent diarrhea for about 3 years ! got a blood test and it is "normal". got gas tried many products, made research... could it be cancer ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unlikely: You are unlikely to have cancer. You should consult a gastroenterology specialist for a proper work-up to rule out treatable causes of diarrhea.

Answered 5/10/2015

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Had frequent diarrhea for about 3 years ! got a blood test and it is "normal". got gas tried many products, made research... could it be cancer ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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