Diarrhea, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Have you had mild or moderate diarrhea?
See significance of mild or moderate diarrhea if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Do you have moderate diarrhea that has not improved after 48 hours of home treatment?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Have you had mild diarrhea for 1 to 2 weeks?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| 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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