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What are the chances i have caught gastroenteritis if i have loose stools every day?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Loose stools: How long is every day. A common cause is ibs or irritable bowel syndome.

Answered 5/17/2018

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