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When to refer to the physician??
1- patients <3years or >60 years
2- pregnant or breast feeding
3- blood or mucus in the stool
4- fever >38◦c
5- nausea & vomiting
6- if lasts > 2days-1week
7- dehydration or weight loss with dry skin and
mouth, little urination, excessive thirst.
8. DM, CVD, renal diseases, chronic diseases
9. Immunocompromised patients, such as those
receiving cancer treatment, organ transplant
recipients, and patients with AIDS,
10.If drug induced??
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Goal of treatment
Prevent or correct fluid & electrolyte loss & acid-
base disturbances
Relieve symptoms
Identify & treat the cause
Prevent acute morbidity & mortality
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