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, collapse, confusion, or rapidly worsening illness.
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 if you develop:
Fever, chills, or worsening flu-like symptoms
Increasing pain that is not controlled by the recommended treatment
Difficulty passing urine or no urine
Persistent vomiting or inability to drink
Heavy bleeding, blood clots, or urine that remains dark red
A stent that falls out or appears to have moved
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions, contact your team if pain or stent symptoms are not improving, you are unsure about medicines, or you have not received a stent-removal or follow-up appointment.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Ureteroscopy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.