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 heavy bleeding, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, or sudden intense abdominal pain with signs of serious 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 care for:
Black, tar-like stool or repeated visible bleeding
Severe or worsening abdominal pain
Persistent vomiting or a swollen abdomen
Inability to pass stool or gas
Dizziness, fainting, or marked weakness with bleeding
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical appointment if you have ongoing diarrhea, recurrent abdominal pain, unexplained fatigue, reduced appetite, or repeated infections.
Also seek review if you are losing weight without trying or notice small amounts of blood in your stool.
If you already have a diagnosis, contact your care team if symptoms become more frequent or if a follow-up plan is unclear.
A new symptom does not necessarily mean the tissue has become cancerous, but it may need investigation.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Lymphofollicular hyperplasia. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.