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What is the problem if one need to take 1 large tee spoon (in water) of psyllium husk powder (natures choise) every 2nd day to stop diarree?
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Psyllium husk: Psyllium is a soluble fiber. It absorbs water in intestine and adds bulk to the stool. Effective in softening the consistency of stool with a minimum of adverse effects. Psyllium helps with symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which can cause diarrhea/constipation/gas/bloating. Screening Colonoscopy at age 50 is recommended to screen for Colon cancer. Consult Doc if Chronic diarrhea.
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Diarrhea : Diarrhea lasting for 10 days or less often starts as an infection. Two common reasons are viral and food-related infections. After infectious diarrhea often people can not digest foods, like dairy, for some time due to the temporary changes in the intestines from the microbial. Chronic diarrhea can be from several things including a few IBS, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease
Answered 1/29/2021
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