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 difficulty breathing, new severe chest pain, fainting, or heavy bleeding that will not stop with firm pressure.
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 prompt same-day medical advice for:
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or pain
Pus or other unusual drainage
Fever or feeling increasingly unwell
A rapidly enlarging, firm, or painful breast swelling
Bleeding that continues despite firm pressure
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions, contact the breast imaging or biopsy team during normal hours if soreness is not improving, bruising concerns you, the dressing comes off early, or you need clarification about activity or results.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Breast biopsy - ultrasound. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.