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Warning-sign checks

Autoerythrocyte sensitivity: 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

    Emergency care is appropriate for uncontrolled bleeding, fainting, confusion, breathing difficulty, blood in vomit or stool, a sudden severe headache, or significant trauma.

    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 a clinician promptly if bruises become much more frequent, appear with fever or significant illness, or are accompanied by nosebleeds, gum bleeding, blood in urine, unusually heavy menstrual bleeding, or prolonged bleeding from small cuts.

    New weakness, marked fatigue, weight loss, or a change after starting a medicine also deserves assessment.

    People taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine should follow the urgent-care instructions provided by their prescriber.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Routine follow-up is useful for reviewing the pattern of bruising, checking for new bleeding, discussing emotional well-being, and limiting unnecessary tests.

    The timing depends on symptom frequency and whether the evaluation is complete.

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