Teleconsult Singapore
Diarrhoea and vomiting teleconsult in Singapore
Diarrhoea and vomiting can often be managed online when symptoms are mild to moderate, you can drink fluids, and there are no signs of dehydration or severe abdominal pain.
When teleconsult may be suitable
- Watery diarrhoea, nausea, or vomiting without severe dehydration
- Suspected food poisoning with mild to moderate symptoms
- Stomach cramps without localised severe abdominal pain
- Advice on oral rehydration, medication, and MC assessment
When to seek in-person care
- Blood in stools, black stools, severe abdominal pain, or rigid abdomen
- Repeated vomiting preventing hydration, fainting, confusion, or very low urine
- Pregnancy, frail seniors, young children, or immune compromise
- Symptoms lasting more than 3 days or worsening despite treatment
What to tell the doctor
- Count diarrhoea and vomiting episodes over the last 24 hours
- Check whether you can keep fluids down
- Note fever, blood, travel, or suspected food source
- Prepare allergies, current medicines, and chronic conditions
What the doctor will ask
- How often symptoms occur and whether you are passing urine normally
- Whether pain is mild, severe, or localised to one area
- Whether anyone else ate the same food and became unwell
- Whether you are pregnant, elderly, diabetic, or immunocompromised
Frequently asked questions
Can diarrhoea and vomiting be treated online?
Often yes, if symptoms are mild to moderate and you can drink fluids. Severe pain, dehydration, blood, or persistent symptoms need in-person care.
Can I get an MC for diarrhoea?
Yes, if the doctor assesses that symptoms or contagious risk make you medically unfit for work or school.
Will I need antibiotics?
Usually not. Many episodes improve with hydration and supportive care. Antibiotics are used only when clinically indicated.
When should I seek urgent care?
Go urgently for blood in stools, severe abdominal pain, fainting, confusion, or inability to keep fluids down.
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