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Fitz hugh curtis syndrome: 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 care for:

    • Fainting, severe weakness or confusion
    • Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain
    • Heavy vaginal bleeding
    • Trouble breathing, chest pain or coughing up blood
    • Persistent vomiting or signs of dehydration
    • Abdominal pain with a positive pregnancy test, especially with shoulder pain or dizziness

    These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    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 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

    Arrange prompt medical assessment for new pain under the right ribs, especially if it occurs with pelvic pain, fever, unusual vaginal discharge, bleeding or possible STI exposure.

    Similar symptoms can come from several conditions, so testing is important.

    If you are being treated, seek prompt review if pain or fever is not improving within about 72 hours, symptoms return, or you cannot keep your antibiotics down.

    They can signal an ectopic pregnancy, severe infection or another condition needing urgent assessment.

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