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Warning-sign checks

Murk jansen metaphyseal chondrodysplasia: 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. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Seek emergency help for confusion, extreme drowsiness, repeated vomiting with inability to keep fluids down, fainting, severe weakness, or signs of marked dehydration.

    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. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Prompt medical assessment is appropriate for symptoms of a kidney stone, such as strong pain in the side or back, pain when urinating, or blood in the urine.

    Sudden pain after a fall or an inability to bear weight also needs assessment for an injury.

    These symptoms can occur with severe hypercalcemia or another urgent problem.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange routine medical review if there is increasing bone or joint pain, worsening bowing, a change in walking, reduced joint movement, or new difficulty with everyday activities.

    Increased thirst, frequent urination, constipation, nausea, or unusual tiredness can be signs that calcium levels need checking.

    Routine follow-up is still important when you feel well because high calcium, urinary calcium, or kidney deposits may not cause early symptoms.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Murk jansen metaphyseal chondrodysplasia. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.