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 severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion or uncontrolled bleeding.
Follow the emergency instructions given by your facility.
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
Contact your healthcare team promptly if you:
Cannot pass urine or develop painful bladder swelling
Have a fever, chills or worsening pain
Pass large blood clots or have increasing bleeding
Have persistent vomiting or cannot keep fluids down
Develop severe or continuing rectal bleeding
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Mention symptoms that persist, worsen or interfere with sleep and daily life at routine follow-up.
The article also says
Mild burning, bruising and increased urinary frequency can be expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Prostate brachytherapy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.