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A member asked:
I've been having loose stools for the past several days can someone tell me if it's a virus or something i ate?
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Your doc can: Someone can, just not in this forum. You need to get seen, have a good history taken, and get examined; may need additonal testing, or not.
Answered 4/5/2012
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Hard to say: Hard to say but you should start to feel better in the next few days. If not, call your doctor.
Answered 7/5/2012
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