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Diarrhea
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Talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea for more than 48 hours, or if it is accompanied by a fever, bloody stool, intense pain, vomiting, or dehydration. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics or rehydration powders to treat your diarrhea.
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Rated on: 9/26/2014 9:09:40 AM
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