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My 8 yr daughter has had diarrhea for 4 days, i took into er and said she isn't dehydrated. so how long is normal for her to have diarrhea. i'm worried?
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Diarrhea: Diarrhea is usually due to a viral bug and can last 3-5 days. It is important for her to rehydrate with gatorade or pedialyte. See a physician if diarrhea is bloody or she begins to vomit.
Answered 8/30/2013
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