A member asked:

Stomach virus today with chills, diarrhea but no fever. i took my pulse, it was 60. since being anemic, its always 80-85. im nervous its too low?

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Keep Pt Rehydrated: People at higher risk for Viral GE _Improper hand washing ,Contaminated water Main complication of viral gastroenteritis is dehydration — a severe loss of water and essential salts and minerals. If you're healthy and drink enough to replace fluids you lose from vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration shouldn't be a problem. Other times severe dehydration will lead to severe bradycardia. Give fluids!

Answered 12/2/2018

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