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I have had loose stools every morning for as long as i can remember. i am a 32 year old woman. is this ok?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Loose stool: Consider evaluation for food intolerances gluten, milk soy,( can avoid these food for a week and see what happens) or pancreatic insufficiency ( do you get frequent bronchitis - may be a form of cystic fibrosis) or H pylori gastritis which ca nbe diagnosed via blood test of breath test. Would also check thyroid f/u /w/ doc

Answered 5/7/2021

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A member asked:

I have had loose stools every morning for as long as i can remember. i am a 32 year old woman. is this ok?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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