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Diarrhea and constipation at the same time for a week now. what can i do? i feel sick to my stomach and can't pass the solid stool, only diarrhea.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Altered BM: People with fecal impaction and chronic constipation can have small loose stools. Such people may benefit from suppository or enemas and adequate control of constipation.

Dr Ibrahim agreed

Answered 9/13/2017

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Go visit your Dr: They can help guide your treatment. Also, stay hydrated. Generally, people don't drink enough.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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A member asked:

Diarrhea and constipation at the same time for a week now. what can i do? i feel sick to my stomach and can't pass the solid stool, only diarrhea.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Ibrahim agreed

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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