Question:
Do I need urgent care with diarrhea and vomiting that doesn’t revolve after 5 days, or if I have severe dizziness, and am unable to keep fluids down for more than 2 days?
Answer:
Yes
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MedHead Message:
There is no need for IV fluids in the ER with mild to moderate dehydration if you can keep fluids down by mouth. If you can’t keep anything down for a couple of days, and feeling dizzy, lethargy, you’ll need to get IV fluids. Only some urgent care centers have IV rehydration; all ER’s will have IV fluids.
References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/diarrhea/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050926. Accessed June 11, 2019.
