Know the symptoms and the warning signs
General information to help you decide what to do. It does not replace a medical assessment.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
- Loose or watery stools
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Fever, tiredness, loss of appetite
Rest, sip fluids or oral rehydration solution often, and avoid alcohol.
SEEK URGENT CARE IF
- You cannot keep any fluids down
- There is blood in your stool or vomit
- Severe or worsening abdominal pain
- High fever, confusion or fainting
- Signs of dehydration: dizziness, very dark urine
- The patient is an infant, elderly or pregnant