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I am having loose motion since 1 week? some times my stool is hard and most of the time it is like water? what could it be

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

May be: First sign of inflammatory bowel disease so seek the help of a gastroenterologist.

Answered 6/28/2013

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