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In an average month i will have 25+ days of loose stools or diarrhea. no blood or mucous is visible. recent cbc normal. not sure how to end this-?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Chronic diarrhea: In brief you are describing chronic diarrhea. Common causes include parasites, like giardia in the water, or other parasites if you have traveled outside the country. A stool test can determine this. Other medical causes include inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, microscopic colitis, and various malabsorption syndromes. Additional stool tests will be helpful.

Answered 1/10/2019

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Agree with Dr. K: You may try taking anti-diarrhea medication like PeptoBismol, or Immodium. If you have lost weight, it would be prudent to consult a GI specialist.

Answered 12/15/2018

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