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My brother takes 8-20 imodium daily for 5+ years. hes even taken 30 before he went to a wedding. drs cant find a reason for the diarrhea and pain?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Colonoscopy: with biopsies plus stool culture and stool analysis for ova and parasites. Needs full workup for IBS/ulcerative colitis and Chron's.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

My brother takes 8-20 imodium daily for 5+ years. hes even taken 30 before he went to a wedding. drs cant find a reason for the diarrhea and pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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