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Hello i am a healthy 26 year old but for the past two weeks i have felt a little nausea on and off, my stool has been loose (sometimes diarrhea) and i don't know what's wrong. do i have an infection, something i ate? please help

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Gastroenteritis: Viral gastroenteritis usually last for about a week. Further evaluation might be needed if diarrhea lasts over a week. Warning signs include: fever, significant abdominal pain, blood or pus in stools, >6 stools/day. Stool studies would be part of the evaluation.

Answered 11/14/2015

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Viral gastroenteriti: Possible viral gastroenteritis supportive care fluids like Gatorade and Imodium (loperamide) AD as needed bland diet advance as tolerated

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