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 care for:
Sudden trouble breathing, wheezing, facial swelling, or faintness
Widespread hives with breathing or circulation symptoms
Sudden severe chest or abdominal pain
Coughing up a large amount of blood or fluid
A new seizure, loss of consciousness, or sudden weakness
These symptoms could indicate cyst rupture, a severe allergic reaction, bleeding, or involvement of a critical organ.
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
If you have been diagnosed, contact your care team promptly for new or worsening pain, fever, jaundice, increasing cough, or breathlessness.
Keep scheduled imaging and blood-test appointments even when you feel well.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical appointment for persistent upper abdominal discomfort, unexplained jaundice, a lasting cough, or other concerning symptoms, especially after living or working where echinococcosis occurs.
These symptoms have many possible causes and do not necessarily indicate this infection.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Echinococcosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.