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Symptoms requiring immediate medical attention
In certain situations, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention instead of using Symptom Checker. These include, but are not limited to:
Severe difficulty in breathing (shortness of breath)
Sudden, severe pain anywhere in the body
Sudden change in mental status (such as unusual behaviour, confusion, difficulty waking from sleep)
Wound or injury caused by an object piercing the skin
Serious limb impairment or broken bone
Potential signs of severe allergy such as lip or tongue swelling
If you are in doubt as to whether you need emergency treatment, call emergency services 911.
Symptoms best treated with a doctor consultation
In certain circumstances, we recommend that you always have a consultation with a doctor instead of using Symptom Checker. These include but are not limited to:
Pregnancy or post-natal concerns
If your immune system is significantly weak (that is due to taking specific medications or an underlying condition)
Fever after travel outside of North America or Europe
New or rapidly changing rashes
If you are considering harming yourself or taking your own life
