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, very lightheaded, etc.)
• Vomiting blood or black (coffee-grounds)
• Vomiting more than once and you

  • Are over 60 years of age OR
  • Have diabetes mellitus OR
  • Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness) OR
  • 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)