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Warning-sign checks

Autoinoculation: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Seek emergency help for bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure or signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical advice if you develop increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, worsening pain, fever, persistent numbness, or skin that becomes unusually pale, blue, or dark around the wound.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Contact the treating facility during routine hours if you need dressing advice, are unsure about stitch removal, notice a persistent lump at the implantation site, or your warts have not changed by the planned review date.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Autoinoculation. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.