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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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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!
Answered 5/1/2018
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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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