Diarrhea means loose, watery stools three or more times a day. Most cases come from a virus or contaminated food and clear up in a day or two. The main risk is dehydration, especially for young children and older adults. Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, treats diarrhea in Westmont, IL and checks for dehydration and infection.
See a provider if diarrhea lasts more than two days in an adult or 24 hours in a child, or if you notice fever, blood in the stool or signs of dehydration.
According to the NIDDK and MedlinePlus, common causes of short-term diarrhea include:
Diarrhea that lasts four weeks or longer is called chronic and may point to a food intolerance or a digestive condition such as irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn’s disease.
Along with loose stools, you may have cramps, belly pain, nausea or an urgent need to use the bathroom. Infections can also cause fever, vomiting or bloody stools.
Your provider asks when it started, what you ate, recent travel, medicines and whether others around you are sick. The exam focuses on your belly and on signs of dehydration.
Lab tests may be ordered when needed, such as tests for infection or blood work to check hydration. Treatment centers on replacing fluids and electrolytes. Adults can use water, broth and sports drinks. For children, an oral rehydration solution is recommended. Your provider may also recommend medicine to ease symptoms when it is safe for your cause of diarrhea, and gives advice on diet and when to return.
If a longer-term digestive problem is suspected, we can refer you to a specialist.
Dehydration in adults: extreme thirst, urinating less, dark urine, tiredness, and skin that does not flatten quickly when pinched.
Dehydration in infants and children: no wet diaper for 3 hours or more, no tears when crying, a sunken soft spot on the head, and unusual sleepiness. Any infant under 12 months with diarrhea should be seen promptly.
Go to the nearest emergency room for severe belly pain, black or bloody stools with dizziness, vomiting that stops you from keeping fluids down, confusion, or severe dehydration.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for chest pain or pressure, severe trouble breathing, sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, sudden trouble speaking or seeing, fainting or severe confusion, a seizure, or heavy bleeding.
When a stomach bug hits, patients come to us from towns close to Westmont, IL, such as:
Distances are straight-line miles. Neighbors in our home town can read more on our Westmont, IL urgent care page.
Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian and CountyCare. Plans change, so call (630) 324-6825 to confirm your coverage. See the full list on our cost and insurance page.
Paying on your own? Our self-pay urgent care pricing is flat and upfront, with a general visit from $125. Lab tests may add to the cost; we will tell you before anything is ordered.
Both of our locations are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The main clinic is at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL 60559. Our second location, inside Jewel-Osco, is at 4 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559. No appointment is needed. You can also check in online.
Short-term diarrhea often clears within one to two days. Diarrhea that lasts four weeks or longer is considered chronic and needs evaluation.
Adults can drink water, broth, and sports drinks. For children, MedlinePlus recommends an oral rehydration solution.
See a provider if it lasts more than 24 hours, or right away for signs of dehydration, fever over 102 F, or blood or pus in the stool.
No. Walk in, or check in online for diarrhea care.
Sources: NIDDK: Symptoms and Causes of Diarrhea, MedlinePlus: Diarrhea.
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
These settings are saved on this device only.