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Im not sure if i have the stomach flu or food poisoning but ive had diarrhea for 3 days now i cant poop at all?
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Could be either.: They're pretty much indistinguishable from each other clinically. Were you around someone sick a couple days before it started? Did you eat anything that may have been undercooked or improperly handled? I would think your bowels should return to normal in the very near future, but if they don't, say in the next two days, or if you feel abdominal bloating or pain, go see your doctor for exam.
Answered 12/5/2015
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