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My stool has been white today after having a stomach bug (i was vomiting & had diarrhea). i am making sure to drink a lot of fluids and eat well, but i am concerned. is it normal for this to happen after having a stomach bug?

Q: my stool has been white today after having a stomach bug (i was vomiting & had diarrhea). i am making sure to drink a lot of fluids and eat well, but i am concerned. is it normal for this to happen after having a stomach bug?

: Very common and not important. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Very common and not important. Good Luck

Answered 7/7/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Viruses from the hepatitis spectrum or causing liver involvement can cause such changes. Most acute cases resolve by themselves, testing may help and assist in proper management.

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Answered 7/9/2021

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A member asked:

My stool has been white today after having a stomach bug (i was vomiting & had diarrhea). i am making sure to drink a lot of fluids and eat well, but i am concerned. is it normal for this to happen after having a stomach bug?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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