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I had diarrhea for 1 week. as for labs, my cbc with diff was absolutely normal. what would cause diarrhea this long and no change in labs, like wbc?

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Many causes: Mild viral infections or bacterial causes of diarrhea seldom change the CBC. The body doesn't really have a reason to increase cells In the blood to settle things in the gut. Glad you are health-aware. Best wishes.

Answered 8/17/2016

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A member asked:

I had diarrhea for 1 week. as for labs, my cbc with diff was absolutely normal. what would cause diarrhea this long and no change in labs, like wbc?

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