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 severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, fainting, heavy bleeding, severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, or a rigid and markedly swollen abdomen.
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 same-day medical advice for:
Increasing abdominal pain or swelling
Repeated vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
Fever, wound redness, pus, or an opening wound
New blood in the stool or black, tar-like stool
Bowel function that stops after it had started returning
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine concerns, contact the surgical team during normal hours if pain is not steadily improving, constipation continues despite your discharge plan, or you have questions about food, activity, work, or wound care.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Meckel diverticulectomy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.