There are situations that can be more serious than they appear. For that reason, we list 10 symptoms that require urgent medical attention. Keep reading, stay on top of what these symptoms are and reduce the chances of a tragic outcome as a result of these conditions.
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Symptoms that require urgent medical attention
If you have one of these symptoms or witness someone with any of them, immediately call the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU), which is 192, or go to the emergency room.
1. Shortness of breathe
Shortness of breath that prevents you from carrying out routine activities can be a symptom of a heart attack or pulmonary embolism. Therefore, do not hesitate to seek medical attention in this type of situation.
2. Chest pain
Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, especially when it is located on the left side and accompanied by blood pressure greater than 140 x 90 mmHg. Therefore, seek assistance and do not drive under these conditions.
3. vomit with blood
You should go to a health center if you have blood in your vomit or if it is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, fever and severe headache. This is because such symptoms may indicate severe food poisoning, for example.
4. Difficulty speaking and mental confusion
These two symptoms are typical of a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), therefore they require assistance as soon as possible. Otherwise, the consequences can be permanent or even lead to death.
5. Bleeding during pregnancy
Bleeding is relatively common, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. However, these episodes should always be reported to the doctor, in order to investigate whether there is something compromising the pregnancy, especially when accompanied by cramps and pain in the pelvic region.
6. seizures
Seizures can lead to broken bones and other serious injuries from falls when unconscious. Thus, it is a situation that requires emergency medical attention.
7. head injury
A head injury accompanied by swelling, persistent pain, nausea and vomiting indicates the need for care, as this type of injury can culminate in impairment of the nervous system.
8. burns
Superficial, first-degree burns can be treated at home. However, in more serious situations, it is necessary to seek care. That way, watch for signs like bubbles, intense redness and pain.
9. swollen testicles
Swelling in the area of the testicles can indicate different problems, such as varicocele, hernia, torsion or cancer. Therefore, in these cases, it is necessary to go to the emergency room to identify the cause and properly treat the problem.
10. Severe pain in the stomach
Stomach pain can also have different causes such as gastritis and appendicitis and must be treated correctly. Therefore, in case of sudden and intense pain for more than 30 minutes, call Samu or seek medical attention.
