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I've been having loose light brown stool with black flakes in it for a few days. also been having very bad stomach cramps, nausea. should i be worried?

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Give it time: In 24-48 hours if you are not substantially better would consider seeing a doctor. Until then the likelihood is that you have a self-limiting gastroenteritis and that it will resolve without further difficulty. Hope you are much better soon. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/18/2015

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