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 care for bleeding that does not stop after firm, continuous pressure, fainting, severe breathing difficulty, or signs of a serious allergic reaction after a procedure.
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
After a biopsy or operation, seek urgent medical advice for increasing redness, warmth, swelling, worsening pain, pus, fever, or a wound that opens.
These may be signs of infection or another procedure-related complication.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a medical appointment if you notice:
New nipple discharge, especially if it is bloody or clear
Discharge that comes out without squeezing
Discharge from only one breast or one nipple opening
A new breast or underarm lump
Nipple inversion, skin dimpling, or a persistent nipple rash
These changes are not usually emergencies, but they should be assessed promptly rather than watched at home.
And for anyone, someone who:
is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Intraductal papilloma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.