The American College of Emergency Physicians encourages people to seek emergency care at the emergency center or call 911 if they have:
- difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
- fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
- changes in vision
- confusion or changes in mental status
- any sudden or severe pain
- uncontrolled bleeding
- severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- coughing or vomiting blood
- suicidal feelings
- difficulty speaking
See a list of local
emergency departments and
urgent care centers