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Is 1-2 loose stools in a day considered diarreah? i have had this for about 7 days but i also have ibs. no one else has caught anything. is it likely a bug?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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3 or more: Usually passage of 3 or more loose stools/day is considered diarrhea. Infections are commonly associating other symptoms, such as fever, nausea or abdominal pain. Talk to your gastroenterologist about your symptoms.

Answered 5/20/2020

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A member asked:

Is 1-2 loose stools in a day considered diarreah? i have had this for about 7 days but i also have ibs. no one else has caught anything. is it likely a bug?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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