In the 'Symptoms - Bowel Movements' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about diarrhea:
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If you suffer significantly from diarrhea (at least once per week), for how long has this been a problem?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"It is not a problem / don't know" |
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"It started within the last week" |
Recent onset diarrhea |
A symptom |
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"It started within the last month" |
Recent onset diarrhea |
A symptom |
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"I've had it for 1 to 3 months" |
Diarrhea for 1-3 months |
A symptom |
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"I've had it for over 3 months" |
Chronic diarrhea |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Cobalamin (B12, B-12, Cobalamine, Vitamin B12)
Essential for normal growth and functioning of all body cells, especially those of bone marrow (red blood cell formation), gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, it prevents pernicious anemia and plays a crucial part in the reproduction of every cell of the body i.e. synthesis of genetic material (DNA).
Diarrhea
Excessive discharge of contents of bowel.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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