What are the symptoms of cholera?
Disease description:
My nephew had constant diarrhea and vomiting yesterday, which frightened us into thinking he might have cholera. We saw a doctor who diagnosed it as acute diarrhea. After taking medication, he has improved significantly. So, what are the symptoms of cholera?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Mingxuan
The main symptom of cholera is severe diarrhea, followed by vomiting, and fever is usually absent. A small number of people may experience mild fever. The stool is mostly yellow and watery, but can also resemble rice-water or meat-washing water. Vomiting is often projectile. Due to the diarrhea and vomiting, dehydration can occur, which in severe cases may lead to altered consciousness. Cholera has a sudden onset and spreads rapidly.
