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How long does gastroenteritis last in a child?

My child has gastroenteritis and I want to know how long it will last. How long does gastroenteritis last in a child?

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It is according to the cause. If it is a viral gastroenteritis, it may be as short aqs 24 hours and as long as a week. If it is bacterial, most get better by a week but some have to be treated to get rid of the infection. If it is parasitic it may last weeks and some have to be treated to get better