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
Call emergency services for severe breathing difficulty, fainting, confusion, severe chest or abdominal pain, or heavy bleeding.
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
Seek urgent medical advice after EUS if you develop:
Increasing or persistent abdominal, chest, neck, or back pain
Fever, chills, or feeling increasingly unwell
Repeated vomiting or difficulty swallowing
Vomiting blood or passing black or clearly bloody stool
Increasing abdominal swelling
Redness, drainage, or worsening pain around an external drain
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions, contact the endoscopy team if mild throat discomfort, bloating, or altered bowel habits are not improving, or if you have questions about eating, medicines, work, or results.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Endoscopic ultrasound. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.