If you are taking: lots of antacids for excessive heartburn,this can cause diarrhea.Just a thought.This is 1 of many causes of chronic diarrhea.The work up will require a fresh stool specimen .Heartburn can usually be rapidly controlled with over the counter meds like Nexium (esomeprazole). A thorough work-up of your gastrointestinal symptoms is justified because of the "sudden" onset and the "horrible" characterization of sympto
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