Cholera Kiswahili: Kipindupindu
From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis.
Usual symptoms
- Diarrhoea (loose or watery stools)
- Vomiting
- Signs of dehydration (very dry mouth, little dark urine, dizziness on standing)
- Blue lips or fingertips
- Hypotension
- Strong thirst
- Muscle spasms
- Passing much less urine than usual
- Hypovolemia
- Terminal dehydration
- Muscle cramps
- Discomfort
Red ones can be signs of an emergency: get help at once.
Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.
Who to see
- A hospital emergency department
- A clinic for infections
Related health checks
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