When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Call 911 or Go to the Emergency Room if you experience:
- Severe, unbearable abdominal pain
- Fever above 101.5°F (38.6°C) with abdominal pain
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Persistent vomiting for more than 4 hours
- Dark urine and light-colored stools
Warning Signs to Monitor
Contact Your Doctor Within 24 Hours for:
- Worsening pain after meals
- Mild fever (100-101.5°F)
- Persistent nausea
- Inability to eat or drink
- New or unusual symptoms
Emergency Prevention Steps
Daily Management:
- Follow your prescribed diet
- Take medications as directed
- Monitor and record symptoms
- Avoid trigger foods
Keep Ready:
- List of current medications
- Doctor's contact information
- Insurance cards
- Recent medical records
- Hospital preference
Post-Emergency Follow-up
After an Emergency Visit:
- Schedule follow-up appointment
- Update medication list
- Review and adjust diet plan
- Document the episode
Important Contacts
Keep These Numbers Accessible:
- Primary Care Physician: [Insert Number]
- Gastroenterologist: [Insert Number]
- Nearest Emergency Room
- Pharmacy
- Emergency Contact Person
Keep this plan in an easily accessible location and share with family members