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Large stools 2x a day atleast- was diarrhea now forming up- lost 20 lbs since november not trying .had 2 colons 1 endo no answers. now what?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss does warrant a thorough evaluation. Your doctors should be able to find a cause - but sometimes it does take time. You may ask your doctors if it is time for you to seek additional opinions about what the cause might be.

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Answered 9/22/2013

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A member asked:

Large stools 2x a day atleast- was diarrhea now forming up- lost 20 lbs since november not trying .had 2 colons 1 endo no answers. now what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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