Pregnancy-Related Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
See significance of nausea or vomiting 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 the following question.
Yes Do you have more than a trace of blood in your vomit?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you vomiting more than 3 times a day?
Yes Do you have vomiting with signs of mild to moderate dehydration and you are not able to drink fluids?
Yes Has ongoing vomiting caused a weight loss of 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) or more in the last 48 hours?
Yes Has ongoing nausea caused a weight loss of 2 lb (1 kg) in the last week?
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 Have you had vomiting with signs of mild dehydration for 72 hours, but you are able to drink 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: August 7, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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