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My stomach been hurting since friday and every time i eat i have the runs (diarrhea) what can be wrong with me ? took pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and it doesn't hel

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See a doctor: You need to be seen professionally and provide a full history and undergo an exam. Get this taken care of now, before it becomes more severe. Good luck.

Answered 5/22/2014

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