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The rundown on diarrhea
- By Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
It’s one of the more unpleasant aspects of digestive health. When are episodes a cause for concern?
Everyone deals with diarrhea at some time. Episodes are often minor, albeit unpleasant, experiences. Other times, they turn into recurring mad dashes to the bathroom with no relief in sight.
So, when is diarrhea "normal," and when should you get checked out?
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