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I have had loose stools and mild diarrhea on and off for 5 days. could a gastrointestinal virus be mild yet last several days?
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Diarrhea: With five days on and off, you must either go to the Emergency facility or to your Primary doctor as soon as possible.
Answered 9/10/2016
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