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A member asked:
Just diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis. very sick,with a lot of pain. as i have ulcerative colitis can i expect a longer recovery time?
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Most likely: Any viral diarrheal illness can potentially make your ulcerative colitis flare up, fir which you can expect a longer recovery.
Answered 2/1/2015
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