Warning-sign checks
Fong disease: 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
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911Get emergency help for sudden vision loss, severe eye pain with nausea, or a serious joint injury with obvious deformity.
A limb that becomes cold, pale, blue, numb, or very weak after an injury also needs emergency assessment.
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 todaySeek prompt medical advice for:
- New blood in the urine, persistent foamy urine, or swelling
- A clear reduction in urine output
- New blurred vision, halos around lights, or worsening side vision
- Repeated kneecap dislocations or rapidly increasing joint pain
- Redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge around a nail
- New high blood pressure readings or severe headaches
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointmentArrange routine kidney tests, blood pressure checks, and complete eye examinations even if you feel well.
Discuss persistent joint pain, repeated giving way, reduced movement, or symptoms that interfere with sleep or daily activities.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Fong disease. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.