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I have had diarrhea for about 3 days now.today, my bowel movements are more frequent, has mucus in them, and i have cramps in lower abdomen.no stomach pain.usually, i have watery stools on and off.for the past 3 days, it's constant. what should i do?

Q: i have had diarrhea for about 3 days now.today, my bowel movements are more frequent, has mucus in them, and i have cramps in lower abdomen.no stomach pain.usually, i have watery stools on and off.for the past 3 days, it's constant. what should i do?

: See a doctor to diagnose and treat the problem if symptoms don't clear up in a few days, or if they get worse at any time. It sounds like some sort of intestinal infection is involved.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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See a doctor to diagnose and treat the problem if symptoms don't clear up in a few days, or if they get worse at any time. It sounds like some sort of intestinal infection is involved.

Answered 9/7/2022

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A member asked:

I have had diarrhea for about 3 days now.today, my bowel movements are more frequent, has mucus in them, and i have cramps in lower abdomen.no stomach pain.usually, i have watery stools on and off.for the past 3 days, it's constant. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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