“Is it normal for diarrhea in gastroenteritis to last more than 3 days?”
My first symptoms were a low-grade fever which took 2.5 days to clear. However, diarrhea started after that. I am now on the third day.
Female | 25 years old
Complaint duration: 3
3 Answers
As long as you have no fever >100.5, significant abdominal pain, or blood mixed in with the stool--I would give it a week or two before seeing a doctor. For the time being--I would push fluids, avoid fatty or rich foods, take IMMODIUM for the diarrhea if severe and frequent, and be patient.
Yes as long as you can hydrate yourself and your symptoms keep improving
Yes, it can last for several days. Plus irritable bowel can be triggered and thus diarrhea may persist for weeks or months.
