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
This requires timely follow-up but does not always need emergency care.
Seek emergency help for:
Severe or rapidly worsening difficulty breathing
Confusion, unusual drowsiness, fainting, or a seizure
A severe headache with vomiting, weakness, or neck stiffness
New weakness on one side, trouble speaking, or loss of consciousness
Severe chest pain or signs of shock, such as cold skin and extreme weakness
A severe allergic reaction, including facial swelling or difficulty breathing
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
Arrange prompt medical assessment if you have persistent fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, or a cough lasting several weeks, especially after close TB exposure or if your immune system is weakened.
If you are being treated for TB, contact the treatment team promptly about worsening symptoms, difficulty taking the medicines, missed doses, or possible side effects.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Disseminated tuberculosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.