what are the symptoms to look for in order to go to the er??????????????????

Question

i have had killer headaches everyday
and sometimes at night i feel like passing out and out of breath

a new symptom i got know is a huge pain in the right side of my body and yesterday when i was asleep andi felt my body start to shake

Answer 1

defnatley try to ask ur doctor about a cat scan of ur abdomin and a MRI of ur brain to rule out very big things. such as tumors cyst other things but ask the doctors dont let them say NO!!!

Answer 2

Examples of situations that may be life threatening include:
Repeated attacks of chest pain or pressure with sweating, pain in the jaw or arms
Choking
Loss of consciousness
Not breathing or difficulty breathing
Suspected poisoning or overdose
Severe injuries, such as suspected broken bones, head injuries or heavy bleeding
Suicide attempt
Seizures or convulsions
Numbness or paralysis of an arm, leg or one side of the body
A sudden, severe headache, especially if there is neck pain or a change in consciousness at the same time
Domestic violence or rape
Coughing up blood
Vomiting blood or something that looks like coffee grounds
A change in mental ability, such as not knowing where you are or being unable to recognize familiar people
Heavy vaginal bleeding

Answer 3

Any urgent, or potentially life or limb threatening problem. Your current and urgent condition is appropriate for the ER.

Uncontrollable Pain especially sudden pain of unknown origin
Excessive Bleeding
Trouble Breathing
Interrupted blood flow / heart stops
Strong allergic reaction
Injury possible broken bone
open puncture wound, dog bite possibly needing stitches
Injury to the eye
Poisoning
Vomiting that won't stop
Burns
Loss of consiousness
Drowning
Sexual Assault
Injury from car accident
Heart attack / stroke
Thoughts or plans of suicide
Behavior outside of reality, requiring urgent attention
dehydration
high fever or too low body temperature, frostbite
electric shock
struck by lightning
...........................and many more, too urgent to wait for a Dr.'s appointment days away.

Anything that is severe enough that you can't drive yourself, call 911 Paramedics will evaluate and assist in getting you there.
(yes, you will be billed for the transport, but most insurance will pay The alternative may be to die where you are)

Answer 4

That would depend on if you have a regular doctor and is the office open when you are trying to be seen. If at all possible you should try to go to your doctor to prevent the increases medical bills from the ER, otherwise if the pain is intolerable, the office isn't open, or you don't have a regular doctor then you should go when these symptoms are beyond bearable.

Answer 5

Well, first of all if you have had this for several days, make an appointment with your family doctor. ER physicians are trained to treat emergencies and may overlook some tests that you need. ER's are for emergencies not something that is chronic, unless it gets so much that you cannot bear it anymore then yes definetly go to the ER.

Answer 6

A very suggestive symptom of a high grade inflammatory or infectious process. The addition of pain would suggest the problem is within the bowel. Would have to consider the appendix or lower bowel. All sufficient symptoms to present for treatment.

Answer 7

In order to go to see who??? If you meant to go see the DR., I would of went yesterday! It sounds serious to me and would not hesitate for a second and get to the DR. right away!! And he will check it out and give you a referral to a specialist and will correct your problem!! Call them and tell them what you are having and they should get you in the same day. If you don't have your health-you will not have anything!!!!!! PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE!!!

Answer 8

Why wait until you need the er? Make an MD appointment.

Answer 9

Go to primary care physician. They will give you referals or do tests you need. Tests wont be done in er only like basic labs.