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What Causes Frequent Diarrhea?

My father-in-law has diahrrea all of the time. He can't go anywhere without worrying about it. He claims to know every bathroom in the 40 mile radious of his home. He also chews tobacco and has since he was 14 yrs old. He is now 60. Any link between the two?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Chronic diarrhea should be evaluated.
He should be investigated.

Following are the possibilities:
1. Malabsorption symdrome
2. Irritable bowel syndrome.

I advise following investigations:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Stool examination for ova and parasite
3. Ultrasound abdomen
4. Anti TTG Antibody to rule celiac disease.

Review with reports.

This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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What Causes Frequent Diarrhea?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Chronic diarrhea should be evaluated. He should be investigated. Following are the possibilities: 1. Malabsorption symdrome 2. Irritable bowel syndrome. I advise following investigations: 1. Hemogram with ESR 2. Stool examination for ova and parasite 3. Ultrasound abdomen 4. Anti TTG Antibody to rule celiac disease. Review with reports. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD