Nausea And Vomiting, Age 4 And Older: Check Your Symptoms


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When to See a Doctor

You have answered Yes to:

Do you have vomiting and a fever?


See significance of vomiting and a fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Note:

If you need information on how to take a temperature, see the topic Body Temperature.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

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Do you have a fever of or higher?

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Do you think that you have a high fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

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Do you have a fever of to ?

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Have you had a fever of to for 12 hours?

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Do you think that you have a moderate fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

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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 any of the following questions.

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Have you had a fever of to for 24 hours?

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Do you think that you have had a mild fever for 24 hours or longer, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

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.



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Last updated: July 06, 2007
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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