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 help for sudden loss of vision, trouble breathing, fainting, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat after taking medicine.
These can be signs of a serious eye problem or severe allergic reaction.
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
Report new skin inflammation, nerve pain, or changes in sensation promptly.
Seek urgent medical assessment for:
New or rapidly worsening weakness
A painful, red eye or difficulty closing an eyelid
New blurred vision or increasing sensitivity to light
A hot, swollen, draining, or spreading wound in a numb area
Painful red lumps with fever or marked illness
Sudden swelling and tenderness along a nerve
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical appointment if you develop a skin patch with reduced feeling, unexplained numbness, persistent tingling, or gradual weakness.
Mention any prolonged close contact with leprosy, residence in an area where it occurs, or contact with armadillos.
If you are being treated, attend planned follow-up appointments even when you feel well.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Leprosy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.