Nausea and Vomiting Evaluation
The physician considers when symptoms began, vomiting frequency, pain, fever, recent food and travel, medication use, pregnancy possibility and health conditions. Testing may include blood work, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, CT or ultrasound.
- Medication for nausea and vomiting when appropriate
- Oral rehydration when tolerated
- IV fluids for clinically significant dehydration
- Electrolyte replacement when needed
- Treatment directed at an identified cause
- Monitoring or transfer for hospital-level conditions
Medication choice depends on age, pregnancy status, heart rhythm, other medicines and the suspected diagnosis. A specific medication is not promised before evaluation.
Diarrhea Evaluation
The care team assesses frequency, duration, blood or mucus, fever, abdominal pain, hydration and relevant exposures. Seek prompt care for black or bloody stool, severe pain, high fever, confusion, fainting, little urination, frequent vomiting or six or more loose stools in a day.
Not every case needs testing. When clinically appropriate, a physician may order blood, urine or selected stool studies. Treatment focuses on the cause and hydration needs.
Do not automatically use anti-diarrheal medicine when fever, bloody stool or suspected infection is present without medical guidance.
