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I have been having loose stools for at least a year now with undigested food..no.blood or pain but i'm wondering what the cause is..i know i'm not nea?

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Chronic diarrhea: Chronic diarrhea may be due to various reasons such as an inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, and malabsorption. Please consult your doctor.

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Answered 5/3/2020

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