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:
Sudden loss or major change in vision
New facial droop, speech difficulty, confusion, or one-sided weakness
Severe chest pain, collapse, or marked breathing difficulty
Coughing up more than small streaks of blood
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain
A cold, pale, very painful, or suddenly weak limb
Heavy bleeding, black stools, or vomiting blood
A sudden severe headache unlike your usual headaches
These symptoms can indicate serious damage to an organ or blood vessel.
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
If you already have vasculitis, contact your healthcare team promptly about returning symptoms, new swelling, changes in urine, worsening breathlessness, new numbness, or possible medicine side effects.
Fever during immune-suppressing treatment may indicate an infection and deserves prompt advice.
They also have other possible causes, but urgent assessment is important.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine medical advice if you develop a persistent unexplained rash, fever, weight loss, unusual fatigue, muscle or joint pain, numbness, or weakness.
These symptoms are not usually emergencies, but they should be assessed if they persist or occur together.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Vasculitis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.