Hi Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?
I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.
What are your symptoms?
I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.
It sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do you feel thirsty most of the day?
Yes. I can't seem to drink enough.
Have you been drinking plenty of water?
No, just soda.
Ok. Well, we'll have a nurse take some blood in a few minutes to see if you're dehydrated. First, let me feel your pulse.
That seems to be a bit low, but that's not uncommon when you're ill.
Is anyone else sick in your home?
No, but my girlfriend has mono.
I see. I'll have the lab techs run some tests to check for mono as well then. The nurse will come in then to take your blood, we'll run some tests, and then you can go home. You should hear from us by this afternoon.
Thanks.