Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Has vomiting occurred with signs of a serious illness?
See significance of a serious illness if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you extremely sleepy or having a hard time staying awake?
Yes Are you confused or having trouble thinking clearly?
Yes Are you irritable, nervous, or restless?
Yes Have you had a seizure?
Yes Are you having trouble breathing?
Yes Do you have severe headache?
Yes Do you have a severe stiff neck?
Yes Are you having vision changes, double vision, or severe sensitivity to light (photophobia)?
Yes Are you so unsteady that you are having trouble standing or walking?
Yes Do you have a new skin rash or bruises?
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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 28, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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