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A member asked:
Is this likely to be gastroenteritis if i have achy bowel and softer stools after pigging out on carbs?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: "pigging out" sounds as though you know the source of your problems already. Gastroenteritis implies infection.
Answered 10/24/2015
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Agree w Dr. Huilgo: Gastroenteritis symptoms may include: diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, headaches, muscular aches & pains as well as fever (low grade). Bloody stools are not usually associated with gastroenteritis. According to the CDC, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of 1 to 10 days (depending on the specific virus). The average is 1 to 3 days.
Answered 10/31/2015
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