Phone: 616-331-2435
Fax: 616-331-2440
Campus Health Center

10383 A 42nd Ave.
Allendale, MI 49401

Mailing Address:
Campus Health Center
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

Information regarding the Norovirus can be found in the CDC's Fact Sheet


TREATMENT OF NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA

**In most cases, these disorders can be self-treated at home.**

1. Do not eat solid food when feeling nauseous or vomiting.  Drinking clear liquids in small amounts (frequent sips)  will help prevent dehydration. Examples of clear liquids would be weak tea, ice chips, ginger ale, 7-up, popsicles, soup broth or diluted Gatorade.  Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated or sugary drinks as they can worsen diarrhea and contribute to becoming dehydrated. Continue clear liquids for 24 hours.

2. After symptoms have subsided and clear liquids are well tolerated you may try bland solid food such as applesauce, bananas, rice cereal, dry soda crackers, or dry toast.  Gradually resume your normal diet over the next 2-3 days.

3. Seek medical attention if:
*Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea lasts more that 24 - 48 hours
*You cannot keep sips of fluids down
*You have signs of dehydration such as decrease urination, extreme thirst, unusual drowsiness, passing out, dry mouth/tongue/lips or eyes.
*You have blood in the vomit or stool
*You develop constant or localized abdominal pain

For further questions or concerns please contact the GVSU Campus Health Center at 331-2435.  Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.  If the office is closed please call the after-hours nurse line at 391-1680 and press option 3.
  Last Modified Date: January 15, 2009
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