Hepatitis Emergency Care Plan

Important Contact Information

• Primary Care Physician: _________________
  • Phone: _________________
• Gastroenterologist: _________________
  • Phone: _________________
• Emergency Contact: _________________
  • Phone: _________________

Warning Signs Requiring Immediate Medical Attention

Severe Symptoms (Call 911 or Go to ER)

• Severe abdominal pain
• Mental confusion or extreme drowsiness
• Vomiting blood
• Dark, tarry stools
• High fever (>101.5°F/38.6°C)
• Severe jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)

Urgent Symptoms (Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours)

• New or worsening swelling in legs/abdomen
• Unexplained bruising
• Persistent nausea/vomiting
• Loss of appetite for >2 days

Medical Information

Type of Hepatitis

□ Hepatitis A □ Hepatitis B □ Hepatitis C □ Other: _________________

Current Medications

1. _________________ Dose: _________________
2. _________________ Dose: _________________
3. _________________ Dose: _________________

Allergies

Emergency Instructions

1. Keep this plan accessible
2. Bring current medication list to appointments
3. Maintain updated emergency contacts
4. Wear medical alert bracelet if recommended

Prevention Steps

• Avoid alcohol
• Take medications as prescribed
• Keep all medical appointments
• Practice proper hand hygiene
• Avoid raw/undercooked seafood

_Last Updated: _________________ Next Review: _________________