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What Causes Diarrhea And Stomach Ache?
My father is 87 years old. He is experiencing diareah with out any other symptoms no cramping stomach ache, and also it happens while he urinating or without any warning or with great urgency. What could be causing this and should he see the doctor right away?
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
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I appreciate your concern.If your father have 3 or more diarrhea per day, you should do more investigation for him.
Answer these questions Which will help you and your doctor to reach the diagnosis:
-Is the diarrhea recent or long standing?
-Alteration of diet or medication regimen or recent use of antibiotic
-Is it black or bloody or non bloody diarrhea?
-Pas medical history of diabetes,Pancreatic disease and radiation?
-Past history of surgical intervention like gastrectomy, small intestine or colon resections?
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I appreciate your concern.If your father have 3 or more diarrhea per day, you should do more investigation for him.
Answer these questions Which will help you and your doctor to reach the diagnosis:
-Is the diarrhea recent or long standing?
-Alteration of diet or medication regimen or recent use of antibiotic
-Is it black or bloody or non bloody diarrhea?
-Pas medical history of diabetes,Pancreatic disease and radiation?
-Past history of surgical intervention like gastrectomy, small intestine or colon resections?
BEST REGARDS
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