Children's Health

Do you have more than a streak of blood in your vomit?

Does your vomit contain material that looks like coffee grounds?

Do you have a streak of blood in your vomit and you do not think the blood is coming from your nose or mouth?

For the past 24 hours, have you had streaks of blood in your vomit but you are quite sure the blood is coming from your nose or mouth?

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.

Are you extremely sleepy or having a hard time staying awake?

Are you confused or having trouble thinking clearly?

Are you irritable, nervous, or restless?

Have you had a seizure?

Are you having trouble breathing?

Do you have severe headache?

Do you have a severe stiff neck?

Are you having vision changes, double vision, or severe sensitivity to light (photophobia)?

Are you so unsteady that you are having trouble standing or walking?

Do you have a new skin rash or bruises?

Do you know or think you have a fever and shaking chills?

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.

Do you have a fever of or higher?

Do you think that you have a high fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

Do you have a fever of to ?

Have you had a fever of to for 12 hours?

Do you think that you have a moderate fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

Have you had a fever of to for 24 hours?

Do you think that you have had a mild fever for 24 hours or longer, but you are unable to measure your temperature?

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.

Are you having problems with nausea or vomiting, and you think you might be pregnant?

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.

Do you have severe vomiting?

Have you had mild to moderate vomiting for 24 hours?

Have you had vomiting that comes and goes for longer than 2 days?

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.

Do you have mild to moderate dehydration, and you are unable to drink enough to replace lost fluids?

Have you had mild dehydration for 24 hours, but you are able to drink enough to replace 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.

Do you think that your nausea or vomiting may be caused by a medicine?Note: If you answer is Yes:Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to find out whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.If you are taking a nonprescription medicine, stop taking the medicine. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

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.

Over the past 24 hours, has persistent nausea kept you from doing your usual activities?

Have you had nausea and a poor appetite for 1 week or longer?

Have you lost or more in the past 3 months without trying?

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.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may need immediate care. Call your health professional now to discuss your symptoms and arrange for your care.

• Symptoms are likely to worsen without medical care.
• If you do not have a health professional, seek emergency care.
• Emergency transportation is not needed. However, if you are not able to travel safely either by driving yourself or having someone else drive you, call an ambulance.

You do not need to answer any of the other questions.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you need to call your health professional to discuss your symptoms and arrange for care.

• An appointment today is usually needed.
• Symptoms are unlikely to improve without medical care.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may wait to see if your symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or the specified time period). If symptoms improve, no appointment is needed.

• If symptoms do not improve after 24 hours (or the specified time period), an appointment within the next 24 hours is usually needed.
• If appropriate, try home treatment to relieve your symptoms.
• Check your symptoms in 24 hours, or sooner if there is any change.
• Call your health professional if symptoms get worse.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.