Sandy Crest Medical Centre - Health Tips
Recognizing Medical Emergencies
Severe pain that is not going away is one of the
more common emergency symptoms, especially if the pain is in the
abdomen, chest or head. Severe abdominal pain may mean appendicitis
or an ectopic pregnancy. A severe headache, worse than anything you
have ever felt, could mean a ruptured artery in the head. Severe
chest or upper back pain could signal a heart attack. Another
warning sign of a medical emergency is shortness of breath,
difficulty breathing or choking.
Sudden mental changes should be taken seriously. Anyone who suddenly
loses their memory or thinking abilities could be suffering a
stroke, serious infection or complications of diabetes.
Changes in speech or suddenly not being able to see clearly are two
other reasons to seek emergency care.
Uncontrolled bleeding from any wound also calls for urgent
attention. Coughing or the vomiting blood should be expediently
assessed.
If you or someone that you know has indicated that they are having
suicidal thoughts they must see a doctor right away.
Other emergencies include near drowning, ingestion of a poisonous
substance, head injury, spinal injury, eye injury or someone
suddenly becoming dizzy and weak.
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