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Ive had diarrhea every day for years. my pcp says i might have colitis, but i really dont want to get a colonoscopy. what could my problem be?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Your own guess: if you refused investigative tests , required to find the cause . Follow he advise of your PCP

Answered 7/29/2015

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A member asked:

Ive had diarrhea every day for years. my pcp says i might have colitis, but i really dont want to get a colonoscopy. what could my problem be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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