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For about the last 6 months i have experienced a bout of diarrhea about 1tome a week . it only lasts about 2-3 passingly. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Not likely: A problem but make sure you got a screening colonoscopy, make sure not an ulcer and blood causing diarrhea, but periodic diarrhea without wt loss not huge concern.

Answered 4/18/2013

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A member asked:

For about the last 6 months i have experienced a bout of diarrhea about 1tome a week . it only lasts about 2-3 passingly. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

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