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Warning-sign checks

Nerve biopsy: 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 bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure, a foot or hand that becomes cold, pale, or blue, or rapidly increasing swelling with severe pain.

    Chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, or collapse also require emergency help.

    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. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact the treating team promptly if you develop increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, worsening pain, fever, wound opening, or numbness spreading far beyond the expected area.

    Also report new weakness or bleeding that returns after initially stopping.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    For routine questions, contact the team during normal hours if you are unsure about dressing care, activity, stitch removal, or when your results will be available.

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