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Hello! i haven't eaten much the last 3 days (i've been sick), but i have drunken a lot of water. now i have diarrhea! is that dangerous?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Could be: What you described can lead to electrolyte imbalance. It would be prudent to take an electrolyte solution like Pedialyte. You may take anti-diarrhea medication like pesto-bismol, or Imodium (loperamide) and keep up your hydration. If your symptoms do not subside in a day, do see your doctor.

Answered 2/8/2016

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A member asked:

Hello! i haven't eaten much the last 3 days (i've been sick), but i have drunken a lot of water. now i have diarrhea! is that dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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