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A member asked:

Why do i sometimes get diarrhea when i am very nervous or scared? what is the scientific explanation for that?

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Sounds like IBS but: "Plugging up" diarrhea will not cure an infection, fix an inflammatory process, improve an ischemic gut, or correct a functional issue. Medical evaluation is recommended appropriate to the duration of your symptoms, associations (bleeding, weight loss, pain, vomiting), as well as your other medical co-morbidities. Call your doctor please and get checked.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/14/2017

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