Most people have mild symptoms that may not need treatment other than resting and drinking plenty of fluids. However you should see a doctor if you:
- have a fever (high temperature) above 38.5C.
- have blood in your diarrhoea or vomit.
- are becoming dehydrated- ie. passing less urine, dry mouth, feeling dizzy/light-headed, headaches, weakness/fatigue etc.
- have severe abdominal (tummy) pains.
- have symptoms lasting longer than 3 days.
- feel your symptoms are worsening.
- are pregnant.
- are elderly or have an underlying health problem such as diabetes, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease or other chronic health problems.
- have a weakened immune system (for example, due to cancer, chemotherapy, long term steroid treatment, HIV infection).