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A 36-year-old female asked:
i've been having recurrent diarrhea for about 5 weeks. comes and goes, no pain, sometimes undigested food, no specific trigger, occasional nausea or feeling full when eating.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ayisha Gani answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Recurrent diarrhea: As it is going on for more than a month some chronic causes need to be considered. Some of the reasons could be mal absorption, irritable bowel. If associated with weight loss it is concerning. have it checked out
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Dr. Charles Gordon answered
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Chronic diahrrea ??: Have you been out of the country recently? Any of the people you live or work with ill in any way? Any loss of weight on your part or have you noticed your clothes are looser fitting on you? After you have thought about these questions make an appt to see your doc.
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