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Stomach flu teleconsult in Singapore

Mild diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach flu can often be discussed online when you can keep fluids down and do not have severe abdominal pain or blood in stools.

Good fit for video

When teleconsult may be suitable

  • Diarrhoea or vomiting without severe dehydration
  • Nausea, stomach cramps, bloating, or suspected food poisoning
  • Need for hydration advice, symptom medication, or MC assessment
  • Symptoms that are improving or remain mild to moderate
Safety first

When to seek in-person care

  • Blood in stools, black stools, severe or localised abdominal pain
  • Repeated vomiting that prevents hydration
  • Fainting, severe dehydration, confusion, or very low urine output
  • Pregnancy, young children, frail seniors, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days
Prepare for the call

What to tell the doctor

  • Note how many times you vomited or passed diarrhoea in the last 24 hours
  • Check whether you can keep fluids down
  • Share any fever, blood, recent travel, or suspected food source
  • Prepare allergies, current medicines, and chronic conditions
Doctor assessment

What the doctor will ask

  • How often you have diarrhoea or vomiting and whether you can keep fluids down
  • Whether there is blood, black stool, fever, severe pain, or dehydration
  • Recent meals, travel, sick contacts, and medication use
  • Pregnancy status, age, and chronic conditions that increase dehydration risk

Frequently asked questions

Can teleconsult treat stomach flu?

Yes, mild stomach flu can often be managed online with hydration advice and symptom medication. Severe pain, dehydration, or blood in stools needs in-person care.

Can I get medicine delivered for diarrhoea or vomiting?

Medication delivery can be arranged in Singapore when the doctor prescribes treatment and delivery is suitable for your address and timing.

Can I get an MC for stomach flu?

An MC may be issued if symptoms make you medically unfit or contagious risk makes rest from work or school appropriate.

When should stomach flu need urgent care?

Seek urgent care for blood in stools, severe abdominal pain, fainting, confusion, severe dehydration, or repeated vomiting that prevents fluids.

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