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I just got over gastroenteritis. i'm done throwing up and i'm able to eat and drink normal but i still have diarrhea, it's been 5 days?

Q: i just got over gastroenteritis. i'm done throwing up and i'm able to eat and drink normal but i still have diarrhea, it's been 5 days?

: Yes, diarrhea due to viral or bacterial gastroenteritis may last that long but you should see the improvement in the frequency and stool content by now.

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Yes, diarrhea due to viral or bacterial gastroenteritis may last that long but you should see the improvement in the frequency and stool content by now.

Answered 2/20/2022

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A member asked:

I just got over gastroenteritis. i'm done throwing up and i'm able to eat and drink normal but i still have diarrhea, it's been 5 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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