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I've been having diarrhea for the last 2 moths, how can i make sure that my body still get enough nutrients?

Q: i've been having diarrhea for the last 2 moths, how can i make sure that my body still get enough nutrients?

: Only the most severe kinds of diarrhea result in poor nutrition -- and even then, it isn't the diarrhea itself but the underlying cause that results in poor nutrition. If you're not in a doctor's care for your diarrhea, do that now. If your usual physician isn't able to help as much as you like, see a gastroenterologist. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Only the most severe kinds of diarrhea result in poor nutrition -- and even then, it isn't the diarrhea itself but the underlying cause that results in poor nutrition. If you're not in a doctor's care for your diarrhea, do that now. If your usual physician isn't able to help as much as you like, see a gastroenterologist. Good luck.

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Answered 6/27/2023

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A member asked:

I've been having diarrhea for the last 2 moths, how can i make sure that my body still get enough nutrients?

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