Fever, Age 4 And Older: Check Your Symptoms
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You have answered Yes to:Do you have a fever and symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration?
See significance of mild to moderate dehydration 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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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Do you have symptoms of moderate dehydration and you are unable to drink fluids?
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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
Have you had symptoms of mild dehydration for longer than 72 hours and you are unable to drink fluids?
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 24, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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