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Diarrhea for 6 days, vomiting for 2. i went to the er and they said that it is just a stomach virus. is it common for a stomach virus to last so long?
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Stomach flu: It can be, sometimes lasts for 5-10 days, be sure that you are hydrating well. If you get worse or have increasing abdominal pain then see someone again soon... If you've been recently treated with antibiotics it may be a good idea to consider having your stool tested for c diff
Answered 3/22/2020
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