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
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency medical care for:
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal or chest pain
Trouble breathing, fainting, or new confusion
Vomiting blood or passing black, tar-like stools
Heavy bleeding from a biopsy or drain site
A hard or swollen abdomen with severe illness
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
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the treating team promptly for fever, chills, worsening jaundice, persistent vomiting, increasing redness or drainage at a puncture site, or pain that is not improving.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Mild throat soreness, temporary bloating, and limited tenderness can be routine.
Discuss persistent symptoms at follow-up even if they are not urgent.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Biopsy - biliary tract. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.