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Does lupus have digestive symptoms? because i often have diarrhea

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Uncommon: Diarrhea is not a feature of LE. Suggest you consult a GI specialist if this problem is troublesome enough.

Answered 10/11/2016

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I have lupus so my body does crazy things. I was seen yesterday for stomach cramps and back pain. They said it was a uti, they will call in abt when c&s comes back. Now, I have severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, foul smelling urine and diarrhea, as well as

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28yr F ALT 192 mod-severe RUQ pain prev dx as IBS. Normal U/S. No hep or lupus. Yellow diarrhea/ dark yellow urine full bladder. -19lbs 5 wks. Help! ?

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I've been having abdominal pain, sometimes severe. Follows eating. Occurs with diarrhea (often) or constipation from imodium (loperamide). Dr. Not sure it's lupus ?

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Hi, I have diarrhea since yesterday. Stomach cramping & bubbly. Sore lower back. I'm worried about covid because I spent 4 hrs - Mon & 8.5hrs - Wed @ home affairs. Went away on weekend. Only brushed teeth with tap water. I have lupus. Family are fine?

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Have lupus sle, just started ab. Swelling and bloated very loose stools?

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