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I have had indigestion and nausea for several days following a brief gi bug/stomach flu. should i see a physician?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may take a little: while for your GI tract to completely heal. According to the CDC, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of 1 to 10 days (depending on the specific virus). The average is 1 to 3 days. So, seeing a physician is not necessarily required at this time.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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