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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have excessive diahrea 8 bowel movements in past 20 hours. bloating and slight stomach cramps . is it serious?

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Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Diarrhea: It certain could become serious. You can become dehydrated. Therefore, it is important to drink electroyte containing fluids to replace your fluid loses.
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