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What is the definition or description of: chronic diarrhea?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chronic diarrhea =: 3 or more loose stools per day for four or more weeks.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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