Severe and sudden pain, loss of consciousness, difficulty in moving one side of the body, severe fall, persistent cough, shortness of breath and chest pain are some of the symptoms that need urgent medical treatment, as they may indicate the presence of a problem health.
It is not always easy to identify when it is really necessary to go to the hospital or first aid, so here are some of the main symptoms that justify a trip to emergency or emergency:
When to go to the hospital
There are some symptoms or situations in which it is important to seek medical help, such as:
1. Loss of consciousness, fainting or mental confusion
When there is loss of consciousness, fainting, confusion, or severe dizziness, it is important to go to the hospital or emergency room, especially if other symptoms such as shortness of breath or vomiting are present. Frequent loss of consciousness or fainting may indicate the presence of other more serious problems, such as heart disease, neurological disorders, or internal bleeding.
2. Accident or severe fall
If you have been seriously injured or injured as a result of an accident or sport, it is important to go to the hospital if:
- He struck his head or lost consciousness;
- Has any extensive bruising or swelling in any part of the body;
- Presents some deep cut or bleeding;
- You have severe pain in any part of the body or if you suspect a fracture.
It is important that these symptoms are observed and evaluated by a specialist and some tests may be necessary to prevent the symptoms from worsening or causing more severe sequelae.
3. Difficulty in moving one side of the body or numbness
When there is loss of memory and mental confusion, decreased strength and sensitivity of one side of the body or strong headache, there are suspected strokes, so it is very important to seek medical help quickly.
Other symptoms that help identify a stroke include changes in vision, drowsiness or loss of consciousness, difficulty standing or tremors, for example.
4. Severe or sudden pain
Any strong pain that arises for no apparent reason should be examined by the doctor, especially if it does not pass after a few minutes. However, there are some pains that can be more worrisome than others, such as:
- Sudden chest pain may be a sign of heart attack, pneumothorax or pulmonary embolism, for example;
- In women, severe and sudden pain in the womb may indicate miscarriage;
- Severe abdominal pain may indicate appendicitis or infection in the gallbladder or pancreas;
- Severe pain in the kidneys region may be a sign of urinary tract infection;
- Strong and unreasonable headache can be a sign of hemorrhagic stroke;
- Severe pain in the testicles may indicate the presence of an infection in the testicles.
In these situations and especially when the pain does not go away or worsens, it is indicated to go to the hospital or the first aid.
5. Cough that worsens over time
When persistent coughing does not go away or worsens, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible, as it may indicate the presence of respiratory diseases such as influenza, respiratory infection, pneumonia or bronchitis. In addition, other symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or catarrh may also be present.
6. Fever lasting more than 3 days
Fever is a common symptom, which occurs due to a defense reaction of the body against some infection, such as influenza, meningitis, pneumonia, respiratory infections, urinary infections or gastroenteritis, for example.
When fever is the only symptom of illness or when it lasts for less than 3 days, it is not necessary to seek medical help, and wait longer.
However, when the fever lasts more than three days or when accompanied by other symptoms such as shortness of breath or seizures, it is advisable to go to the hospital or emergency room as soon as possible.
Cold symptoms, mild infections, digestion problems, minor injuries or minor pain are symptoms that do not justify a trip to the hospital or emergency room, and it is possible to wait until the general practitioner or the regular doctor is consulted.
