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Seems like im having very watery diarrhea stools every 2-3 days. no more than twice a day for the last week. should i be concerned or continue imodium (loperamide)?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See a doctor: Any diarrhea or other major change in bowel habits lasting more than 7-10 days should be medically evaluated. So see your doctor soon. It's impossible to even guess at the cause without a lot more detail. Good luck!

Dr Hegab agreed

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Stop imodium (loperamide): Try probiotics and avoid juices. If continues see a doctor and get stool cultures done.

Answered 9/13/2016

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A member asked:

Seems like im having very watery diarrhea stools every 2-3 days. no more than twice a day for the last week. should i be concerned or continue imodium (loperamide)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Hegab agreed

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

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