Diarrhea, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms
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Check Your Symptoms
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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- Yes
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Are your stools black or bloody?
- Yes
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Do you have diarrhea and a fever?
- Yes
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Have you had severe diarrhea?
- Yes
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Do you have symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration?
- Yes
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Have you had mild or moderate diarrhea?
- Yes
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Do you think your diarrhea may be caused by a medicine?
Other Symptoms to Watch For
Do you have the following symptom?
- Nausea and vomiting: Go to the topic Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older.
If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.
| Last updated: | April 28, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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