When to go to Emergency Room or call 911
Content added June 25, 2025
Coughing or throwing up blood
Deep wound
Dizziness or weakness that does not go away
Heavy bleeding
High fever with headache and stiff neck
High fever that does not get better with medicine
Inhaled smoke or poisonous fumes
Passing out, fainting
Pain in the arm or jaw
Poisoning or overdose of medicine, illegal drug, or alcohol
Possible broken bone, loss of movement, particularly if the bone is pushing through the skin
Seizures
Serious burn
Severe allergic reaction with trouble breathing, swelling, hives
Severe pain anywhere on the body
Sudden confusion
Throwing up or loose stools that does not stop
Trouble breathing
Unusual or bad headache, particularly if it started suddenly