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I have had diarreha for 3 weeks and the doc has run stool tests and there is no virus or bacteria. when i take probiotics it and immodium it helps?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diarrhea: Continue with the probiotics. Keep a diarrhea to see if something you are eating or drinking is responsible for your diarrhea, especially if you are drinking juice.

Answered 8/13/2013

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