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VOMITING

Vomiting is most often caused by irritation or inflammation of the digestive tract. It may also be triggered by conditions of the digestive tract. It may also be triggered by conditions affecting the brain or by an inner-ear disorder, or it can be a side effect of medication. If you have been vomiting on more than 1 day, refer chart 'RECURRENT VOMITING'.

DANGER SIGNS: Call an ambulance if your vomit contains blood, which may appear as any of the following -

Bright red streaks
Black material that resembles coffee grounds
Blood clots

WARNING: Vomiting & Medications - If you are taking any oral medication, including oral contraceptives, an episode of vomiting may reduce the effectiveness of the drug because your body cannot absorb the active ingredients of the drug. If you are using oral contraceptives, continue using the pills as usual, but take additional contraceptive precautions for a further 7 days after the vomiting has stopped. If you have not been able to continue taking your contraceptive pills because of vomiting, call your doctor for advice on how to restart them. You should also consult your doctor if you are taking any other prescribed medicine.

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Have you vomited repeatedly in the past week?

On 2 or more days

Refer chart on 'RECURRENT VOMITING'

On 1 day only

Do you have pain in the abdomen?

Severe pain

POSSIBLE CAUSE

You could have a serious abdominal condition, such as APPENDICTIS.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor immediately.

Mild pain

No pain

Do you have pain in or around an eye?

Eye pain

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ACUTE GLAUCOMA is a possibility, esply if your vision is also blurry.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor immediately.

No eye pain

Do you have a headache?

Headache

Refer chart on 'HEADACHE'

No Headache

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

Temperature 100^oF (38^oC) or above

Diarrhea

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Your symptoms may be the result of infection.

SELF HELP

Follow the self-help advice for PREVENTING DEHYDRATION. Consult your doctor if you are no better in 2 days or if other symptoms develop.

Vertigo

POSSIBLE CAUSES

LABYRINTHITIS is a possibility. However, it is important that your doctor rules out a disorder of the nervous system, such as a STROKE.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor immediately.

None of the above

Have you eaten or drunk any of the following?

An unusually large or rich meal

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The lining of your stomach has probably become inflamed.

SELF HELP

Follow the self-help measures for GASTRITIS. Consult your doctor if you are no better in 2 days or if other symptoms develop.

A large amount of alcohol

Food that could have been spoiled

POSSIBLE CAUSE

You may be suffering from FOOD POISONING.

SELF HELP

Follow the self-help advice for PREVENTING DEHYDRATION. Consult your doctor if you are no better in 2 days or if other symptoms develop.

None of the above

Are you currently taking any prescribed or over-the-counter medications?

Medication

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Your symptoms may be a side effect of the medication.

MEDICAL HELP

Call your doctor within 24 hrs. Stop taking over-the-counter medicines but continue to take any prescribed medication unless advised to stop by your doctor.

No
Medication

If you cannot identify a possible cause for your vomiting from this chart, call your doctor within 24 hrs.


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