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I've had diarrhea for the past three days with mild nausea. should i see a doctor? or wait it out?

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Your call: These are usually due to self healing gut viruses. The main treatment goal is maintaining hydration & enough nutrition to support healing. If you can pee every 8 hrs or better you are hydrated. Fresh bananas & apples help firm up poop for some as do breads. Go if you wish or wait.

Answered 2/26/2020

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A member asked:

I've had diarrhea for the past three days with mild nausea. should i see a doctor? or wait it out?

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