Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea
Print off this checklist or check the appropriate box on-screen as you answer the
questions.
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| General Information and Definitions |
| Self-Assessment Checklist |
General Information and Definitions
Definitions:
Diarrhea (acute): Frequent, loose, watery, or unformed stool resulting in fluid loss and electrolyte mal-absorption. Diarrhea may be associated with mild abdominal cramping. It may be caused by:
Nausea and Vomiting: Often caused by a virus in young adults. Frequently called gastroenteritis or "stomach flu". Other causative factors include:
Recurrent vomiting is often associated with a more chronic problem or the gastrointestinal system such as ulcer of the stomach or duodenum or gallbladder disease. It may also be be associated with neurological or psychological disorders. All patients with persistent, recurrent vomiting should be referred for medical evaluation.
If you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, or inflammatory bowel disease, or are immuno-compromised, or taking immuno-supressant medications, you should seek medical attention promptly.
Now rate yourself by answering the following questions:
Check the box in Column A or Column B that most closely fits your symptoms.
| Symptom | Column A | Column B |
| 1. Nausea only? | No or less than 2 days | More than 2 days |
| 2. Vomiting? | 1 to 2 times in 24 hours | Unable to retain clear liquids more than 6 hours |
| 3. Blood in vomit or bowel movement? | No | Yes |
| 4. Diarrhea only? (liquid stools) | 1 to 3 days | 3 to 5 days and not improving with self-care |
| 5. Rt lower abdominal pain? | No | Yes |
| 6. Fever? (more than 100.5) | Less than 48 hours | More than 48 hours |
| Vomiting following stomach or head injury? | Yes | |
| Diabetic or Immunosupressed? | No | Yes |
| 9. Headache? | No or mild | Moderate to severe |
| 10. Ability to touch chin to chest? | Yes | No |
| 11. Dizziness or lightheadedness? | Mild | Moderate to severe |
| 12. Dehydration? | Urinating every 5 to 7 hours | Infrequent urination (no urine for 8 hours) |
| 13. Drowsiness and/or weakness? | Mild to moderate | Excessive |
| 14. Alcohol intake? | Yes | No |
| 15. Recent travel, camping, or hiking? | No | Yes |
Rating: If you have any checks in Column B, please make an appointment to see a Health Care Provider by calling (814) 863-0774. Or you can contact the Advice Nurse at (814) 863-4463.
If all of your check marks are in Column A, please refer to the Self-Care information at the following 2 links:
| Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting |
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Updated May 25, 2004