Sometimes there are serious health problems that require immediate medical attention.
The appearance of some warning signs is an occasion to call a doctor or an ambulance.
Don't refuse to go to the doctor because of coronavirus
The new coronavirus and COVID-19 infection today justifiably dominate the world of health.
But emergency physicians are noting a worrying trend as a result of the pandemic.
According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult and the American College of Emergency Physicians in April 2020, nearly a third of adults (29%) of adults ( 29%) said they would like to see them as an emergency room.
postpone visits to the doctor or avoid seeking medical help because they are afraid of getting COVID-19.
Nearly three-quarters of respondents (73%) said they would like to have a they said they were concerned about the overburied health system, and 59% were worried that they would not be able to treat a doctor because doctors were too busy.
The situation is particularly alarming for the elderly and low-income individuals who are unable to go to private clinics.
Delaying a doctor's appointment can be life-threatening.
Staying at home and following the principles of social distancing is important, but if you feel bad, call an ambulance.
While some health problems can be safely treated at home or see a gp as usual, there are signs and symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
There are a number of conditions that should be a reason for the diagnosis and treatment without delay.
1. Bleeding that doesn't stop
Severe external wounds, the bleeding of which cannot be controlled by bandages and pressure, require attention. The doctor should examine the wound both to stop the bleeding and to prevent infection. Internal bleeding is more difficult to recognize, but it can become life-threatening very quickly.
Feeling pressure or pain, increasing weakness, pallor and malaise can be a sign of internal bleeding. Those who take blood thinners or suffer from haemorrhage in haemophilia should always seek medical attention for bleeding.
2. Breathing problems
This group includes shortness of breath, shortness of breath, wheezing and the feeling that you lack air. This is especially important to consider if you suspect that you have the possibility of contracting COVID-19.
3. Changes in mental state
Signs of mental disorders can include unusual behavior, confusion, memory problems and orientation in space. The National Institutes of Health defines confusion as an inability to think as clearly or quickly as you normally do. This can include a sense of disorientation and difficulty in attention, memorization and decision-making. Unusual behavior may include aggressive behavior or attempts to close indoors.
4. Chest pain
Although chest pain is mainly associated with a heart attack, it can also be a symptom of other problems in the heart, lungs, esophagus, nervous system and musculoskeletal system. The pain can also spread to the neck, back and abdomen.
5. Choking
According to experts, suffocation is the fourth leading cause of emergency hospitalizations in the world. If you yourself or someone in the immediate environment is suffocating because of food or other substance in the throat, urgent help is immediately needed.
6. Coughing or vomiting blood
Experts stress that blood when coughing is usually bright red and can look blistering because it is mixed with air and mucus. Sometimes mucus contains only streaks of blood. Vomiting blood can be bright red, dark red or look like coffee grounds, can be mixed with food or gastric juice. This condition requires immediate medical attention.
7. Signs of COVID-19
Difficult breathing. Constant pain or pressure in the chest. Confusion. Sluggishness, drowsiness. Blue lips or face. High temperature.
These are not the only symptoms of COVID-19. It is important to call your doctor for any other symptoms that you are not tolerated.
8. Fainting or loss of consciousness
There are many possible causes of loss of consciousness. Doctors say that loss of consciousness or any other sudden change in mental status should be treated as an urgent medical condition.
9. Thoughts of suicide or murder
Anyone who expresses thoughts about self-harm or others should be taken to the emergency room.
10. Severe abdominal pain or pressure
Severe pain can be caused by something quite harmless, such as gas formation or spasms, but usually it disappears quickly. If the pain is sharp, does not go away, but only increases, it is a sign of something more serious, requiring immediate attention.
11. Sudden dizziness, weakness or change of vision
All this can be a sign of stroke, other neurological problems, poisoning, infectious disease.
5 more reasons to see your doctor immediately
- A head or spine injury.
- Severe or constant vomiting.
- Sudden injury due to car accident, burns or inhalation of smoke, drowning, deep or large wounds, any other damage.
- Sudden, severe pain anywhere in the body.
- Ingesting a poisonous substance.
If you feel good, you're in constant pain or your condition is getting worse, seek medical attention. Don't hope it goes away. Remember, often serious health problems begin with minimal manifestations.
