side.
Take your drugs as ordered by your doctor.
What follow-up care is needed?
You may need to see your doctor for help with an upset stomach or to keep you hydrated if you keep throwing up. Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order drugs to: ‚
- Treat allergies
- Treat infection
- Stop pain
- Block certain messages between nerves
- Calm you and help you relax
- Treat upset stomach or throwing up
Will physical activity be limited?
Do not drive or work with heavy or dangerous machines until your signs of illness are gone. Climbing can also be risky and should be avoided. ‚
What problems could happen?
- You may have fluid loss due to lots of throwing up.
- You may fall when you lose balance. You could get hurt or break a bone.
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.
- Long moments of lightheadedness or dizziness that is getting worse
- Not able to hear or ringing in your ears
- Trouble with talking or swallowing
- Weakness in arms or legs
- Blurred eyesight or seeing double
- You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse
Teach Back: Helping You Understand
The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚
- I can tell you about my condition.
- I can tell you what I will do to help me stay safe when moving about.
- I can tell you what I will do if I have problems talking or moving.
Where can I learn more?
National Institute of Health ¢ ˆ ’ Senior Health ‚
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/aboutbalanceproblems/01.html ‚
Better Health Channel ‚
http://health.vic.gov.au/edfactsheets/downloads/vertigo-bppv.pdf ‚
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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