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I had a bug with cramping and diarrhea lasting for 10 days. now, two weeks later, i have rumbling intestines and occasionally lighter stool. normal?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Gut flora: With such long intestinal infection, likely your gut flora (normal bacterial balance) has been thrown off. This can manifest in symptoms such as yours. I recommend intake of yogurt with acidophilus or over the counter supplements containing these to help return the gut balance. If not better, see your MD.

Answered 7/3/2019

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A member asked:

I had a bug with cramping and diarrhea lasting for 10 days. now, two weeks later, i have rumbling intestines and occasionally lighter stool. normal?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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