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Vomiting

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Very weak (can't stand)
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Signs of dehydration (e.g., no urine in more than 12 hours, very dry mouth, lightheaded, etc.) Vomiting blood or vomit contains black ("coffee ground") material Vomit more than once and you: Are over 60 years of age Have diabetes mellitus Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness) Have other risks (e.g., brain tumor, chemotherapy, inguinal hernia, recovering from surgery) Severe abdominal pain Constant abdominal pain for more than 2 hours Abdomen is more swollen than usual Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher Recent abdominal or head injury (within 3 days) Severe headache Severe pain in one eye Taking any of the following medications: digoxin (Lanoxin), lithium, theophylline, phenytoin (Dilantin) Vomiting a prescribed medication or recently started on a new medication Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Fever present for longer than 3 days Vomiting for more than 48 hours
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Vomiting is a recurrent problem
	Self Care at Home IF: Mild vomiting (possibly gastritis) and you don't think you need to be seen