Diarrhoea and Vomiting

Common illness in adults, children and babies.

Symptoms are often the result of a stomach bug and can usually be successfully treated at home.

Symptoms should become less in a couple of days and pass completely within a week. 

  • Your local pharmacy can give advice on over the counter treatments including rehydration sachets.
  • You should avoid contact with others if suffering from Diarrhoea and Vomiting as virus is often very contagious. Do not go to your GP Surgery if you suspect you have a virus to avoid affecting other, vulnerable patients and staff. 
  • If you feel that you need to see your GP, please call the Surgery and they will advise the next best course of action.
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