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A member asked:
How long does a stomach virus last for?
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Depends: It depends on the type of "food poisoning", the degree of infection, and any other chronic medical conditions you may have.
Answered 3/26/2013
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12-60 hours in adult: 12-60 hours in an adult. There are some exceptions, but this is a pretty handy rule.
Answered 12/15/2020
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2-5 days: Usually viruses are cleared in under one week. That being said residual symptoms may last weeks or months. Some people may even develop a post infectious functional GI disorder such as ibs or gastroparesis.
Answered 12/30/2018
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