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If i have watery stool for more than 2 days, do i have to get a rectal examination?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

NO: If you have fever, severe diarrhea or bloody diarrhea then you might. If you just have some watery diarrhea and it's only been 2 days I doubt the doctor would need to do one.

Answered 10/24/2015

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