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Ive had loose stools for a little over a week now. usually comes with brief stomach pains but then i go to the bathroom and im fine the rest of the day. should i go to the drs or wait a few more days to see if it clears up? i started probiotics?

Q: ive had loose stools for a little over a week now. usually comes with brief stomach pains but then i go to the bathroom and im fine the rest of the day. should i go to the drs or wait a few more days to see if it clears up? i started probiotics?

: This doesn't sound abnormal unless the pain is severe or lasts a long time. Maybe the probiotic is increasing colonic activity causing a bit of cramping, which likely is harmless. But contact your doctor if the symptoms continue and you remain concerned. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This doesn't sound abnormal unless the pain is severe or lasts a long time. Maybe the probiotic is increasing colonic activity causing a bit of cramping, which likely is harmless. But contact your doctor if the symptoms continue and you remain concerned. Good luck.

Answered 9/19/2023

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A member asked:

Ive had loose stools for a little over a week now. usually comes with brief stomach pains but then i go to the bathroom and im fine the rest of the day. should i go to the drs or wait a few more days to see if it clears up? i started probiotics?

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