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A member asked:

I've been having diarrhea, i did have a headache but it went away! do i have the stomach flu or colon cancer? answer back asap and i'm 17

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Forget colon cancer: Headache, diarrhea, and possibly nausea this time of year are usually associated with a viral infection. This should go away with time. Just keep fluids going.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

For how long?: if a few days - no need to worry (colon cancer highly, highly unlikely at 17!). but if several weeks + - might want to see a physician.

Dr Yeung agreed

Answered 8/1/2014

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