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Chronic diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea is loose stools occurring on most days for over four weeks. It can be caused by changes in diet, digestive tract problems, or infections.
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have noticed 6 inch + thin light brown "strings" in the toilet for a few months. I have chronic diarrhea but big pain increase. Thanks?
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A 34-year old asked:
What could cause chronic diarrhea in a diabetic?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I was having gastritis the other day which turned into a chronic diarrhea...Is it a serious issue? How long does the diarrhea last?
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A member asked about a female:
My five year old has lost seven pounds in the last 3 months due to chronic diarrhea. Is this a dangerous amount of weight for her to have lost?
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A 44-year old asked:
What can be done for chronic diarrhea?
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A 38-year old asked:
What causes chronic diarrhea in the us?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are some causes of chronic diarrhea?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What are the most common causes of chronic diarrhea?
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A 38-year old asked:
What should I do when I have chronic diarrhea at work?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Chronic diarrhea?
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A 32-year old asked:
I've got chronic diarrhea. What foods should I eat and what to avoid?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have chronic diarrhea. ..What causes this? Its been over 3 months now
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A 45-year old asked:
My wife has chronic diarrhea and has been suffering with this problem for close to three years, is there any help for her ?
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A 46-year old female asked:
I have chronic diarrhea and have had it for 10 years however the past few months it is extreme and sometimes bloody I do not feel well at all should I?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is a medical diagnosis for chronic diarrhea and weight gain?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Is chronic diarrhea common in perimenopause?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can chronic diarrhea cause an inability to lose weight?
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A 27-year old female asked:
My toddler has chronic diarrhea, what can I do to help relieve him?
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A 37-year old asked:
Help! I've been having chronic diarrhea since I can remember. what's up?
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A 44-year old female asked:
My boyfriend has chronic diarrhea, he's often nauseous. What could be causing this?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Day 5 of chronic diarrhea i can't eat anything and im constantly drinking something... Someone please tell me what to do...
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A 43-year old female asked:
In thailand, sick on mon with chronic diarrhea and vomited. Good yesterday out and about, today don't feel sick but diarrhea is back, not chronic, why?
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A 37-year old asked:
Which antidiarrheal is recommended for chronic diarrhea?
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A female asked:
Chronic diarrhea of last 6 weeks which persisted after flagyl (not black or tarry) has turned to blood. Is this a dangerous situation?
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A 59-year old female asked:
I have chronic diarrhea that comes and goes, but it is very difficult to overcome...I've had a recent colonoscopy, all fine...Possibly stress-related?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is it dangerous to take 2 immodium capsules every day on a long-term basis? I have chronic diarrhea. Doctors have ruled out all possible causes, twice
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A 37-year old asked:
How does chronic diarrhea affect homeostasis of the body?
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A female asked:
Since Saturday I have had chronic diarrhea. Everytime I eat, an hour later I have to go to the bathroom. What could this be?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Almost 2yrs post ERCP for SOD2.Still have chronic diarrhea, pains in side & bk & can't gain weight. On no meds now, is there any help? New research?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Chronic diarrhea no pain.itch worse in evening.sometimes I wake up at night and I scratch whole my body for few minutes.nocturia too.why?bad illness?
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