Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have 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.
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 enough to replace the lost fluids?
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 Do you have symptoms of mild dehydration for longer than 12 hours, and you are unable to drink enough to replace the lost 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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 28, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology | |
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