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What Causes Persistent Watery Green Diarrhea And Stomach Cramps?
Question: I have had watery green diarrhea for four days, only in the mornings, about 4 times a morning. It is a little crampy but basically painless. Then my day goes on as usual, until the next morning. What might this be?
Brief Answer:
Possible viral infection. Diarrhea may last up to 7 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Green color of the diarrhea its not an indicative for a any particular infection.
If it is watery, without blood or mucus then it is most probably a viral GI infection.
If this case, it will need around 5-7 days to go away.
Meanwhile, I would recommend to drink plenty of water, avoid milk, have a diet with rice, toast, banana ans apples...thing that you may have already done.
If you notice the diarrhea having blood or mucus, then you will need antibiotics. But just as I said it will need 7 days for you to see improvement.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications, otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Possible viral infection. Diarrhea may last up to 7 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Green color of the diarrhea its not an indicative for a any particular infection.
If it is watery, without blood or mucus then it is most probably a viral GI infection.
If this case, it will need around 5-7 days to go away.
Meanwhile, I would recommend to drink plenty of water, avoid milk, have a diet with rice, toast, banana ans apples...thing that you may have already done.
If you notice the diarrhea having blood or mucus, then you will need antibiotics. But just as I said it will need 7 days for you to see improvement.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications, otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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