 [ Symptoms ] diarrhea for 2 weeks it is probably been longer than 2 weeks i went to the doctors and he said i probably ate something bad or my stomach had gotten too cold at some point i live in china he prescribed some general medicine which i declined because it does not seem to be much more than yacult but costs a lot more did not seem to think it warranted any tests or antibiotics the diarrhea itself is not completely watery no blood no blackness no other visible symptoms  should i go to another hospital and try again [ Disease ] hi see if this helps you diarrhoea is the passing of frequent loose or watery stools there are two types   acute and chronic acute diarrhoea is most frequently caused by a viral or bacterial infection chronic diarrhoea is commonly caused by irritable bowel syndrome but can also be linked to inflammatory bowel diseases hormonal changes or certain medications acute diarrhoea will generally improve within a few days with the correct treatment if chronic diarrhoea persists for more than two weeks it is vital to visit the doctor so yes do see another doctor for help if your are put on antibiotics and they do work for you then would be the time to get on yakult as this puts back the good bugs in your gut hope this helps you good luck