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72 year old white male. excellent shape (run 2 miles every other day), take no medications. six days ago had muscle /neck aches, fever just short of 101, and diarrhea. 5 days ago, all ok but copious diarrhea .today continuing to have very light colored s

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Probably viral: This sounds like a brief viral infection from which you should recover rapidly and uneventfully. If it persists, ask again or go and see a local physician.

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Answered 3/8/2013

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A member asked:

72 year old white male. excellent shape (run 2 miles every other day), take no medications. six days ago had muscle /neck aches, fever just short of 101, and diarrhea. 5 days ago, all ok but copious diarrhea .today continuing to have very light colored s

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

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