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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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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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