Severe diarrhea

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

ORS small sips often. Hand washing. Call 112 if blood, no urine, or confused.

❌

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stop all food — continue age-appropriate light diet if tolerated.

❌

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give anti-diarrhea medicine to bloody or high fever diarrhea without advice.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if bloody diarrhea, high fever with confusion, or no urine all day.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cholera suspected — report to health authorities.

Blood in stool, persistent vomiting, or shock signs need IV fluids.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Oral rehydration and hygiene. Antibiotics only when prescribed.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

Before you help: If possible, ask the person for permission before helping. If they cannot respond and are in danger, help anyway.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

Current step: Step 1 of 5

Severe diarrhea — Do This Now | AidNow