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31/f. digestive issues last 5 yrs. ate chowder, diarrhea & gas for 3 days.improving, saw mucus, maybe blood? no fam history of cancer. what'll dr do?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

History: Your doctor will likely get a more detailed history from you and ascertain whether you are lactose-intolerant (chowder->gas & diarrhea) and check on other possibilities. Since you have not given any details on what kind of digestive problem and for how long, it is impossible to provide a guess. Stay away from milk or ice cream for now.

Answered 8/3/2017

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