Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you had persistent nausea?
See significance of persistent nausea if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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 Over the past 24 hours, has persistent nausea kept you from doing your usual activities?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had nausea and a poor appetite for 1 week or longer?
Yes Have you lost 4.5 kg (10 lb) or more in the past 3 months without trying?
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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