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Complications of Diarrhoea

Complications are uncommon, but see your doctor if you or your child has the following symptoms:

• If you or your child is dehydrated (symptoms include passing little urine, a dry mouth and tongue, unresponsiveness, glazed eyes, drowsiness, confusion)
• If there is blood in your stools
• If vomiting continues for more than a day
• If diarrhoea does not start to clear up after 3-4 days
• If you caught the infection while travelling abroad

You or your child may be admitted to hospital if symptoms are severe, or if complications develop. Sometimes an intravenous fluid drip might be needed if dehydration occurs.

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