Diarrhea

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You feel weak or very sick
  • Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher
  • Signs of dehydration (e.g. no urine in more than 12 hours, very dry mouth, lightheaded, etc.)
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Constant abdominal pain for more than 2 hours
  • Bloody bowel movements
  • Black bowel movements
  • More than 10 diarrhea stools in the past 24 hours

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