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How Can Chronic Diarrhea Be Treated?

I ve been having diarrhea for almost six weeks now been to my doctor three times. He ordered blood and urine test everything came out normal. Next ordered stool sample that came out normal. I have an appointment for a colonoscopy consultation but that s not until June 29th. Any ideas on what else to do?
posted on Fri, 23 Jun 2017
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Hello welcome to the health care magic

In chronic diarrhea bacterial colitis like causes needs to be ruled out first...

For that stool culture can be done..

If stool report is normal than colonoscopy or Barium x ray like investigation can be planned

According to cause specific treatment given

Take care

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How Can Chronic Diarrhea Be Treated?

Hello welcome to the health care magic In chronic diarrhea bacterial colitis like causes needs to be ruled out first... For that stool culture can be done.. If stool report is normal than colonoscopy or Barium x ray like investigation can be planned According to cause specific treatment given Take care Hope this will help you