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A member asked:

I have gastrointestinal flu, said my doctor, then she says it will gone on 4 days, is it true? we went yesterday but it started on tuesday, so nervous

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Varies: Generally this should reside in several days, but people vary widely in their responses, and yours may simply last a little longer. As long as you do not have other symptoms, minimal if any fever, and are gradually improving, would ride it out.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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