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Unwell 4 days ago. diarrhoea, lower back ache, abdominal pain 3 days ago, now v soft stools/cramps when i eat just toast? gastroenteritis? normal?

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Recovering: A GI virus can last 7-10 days. All of the symptoms you describe are consistent with gastroenteritis.

Answered 6/18/2014

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