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Does Diarrhea Persisting For Five Days Require Medical Attention?

I ve had diarrhea for past 5 days. It s been 100% liquid or very loose and always a light brown/yellow color with a strong acidic odor. I have no cramping or discomfort. I m having movements 3-4 times a day when usually it s 1-2. Should I see my doctor or try an over the counter?
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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thanks for posting your query . Diarrhoea for 5 days require immidiate contact to health care setting . It causes water loss from body and leads to dehydration require fluid therapy . it could be infective require antimicrobial treatment . so I suggest you to go for health care setting .
hope it will help you.
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Does Diarrhea Persisting For Five Days Require Medical Attention?

thanks for posting your query . Diarrhoea for 5 days require immidiate contact to health care setting . It causes water loss from body and leads to dehydration require fluid therapy . it could be infective require antimicrobial treatment . so I suggest you to go for health care setting . hope it will help you.