You should seek emergency care if you have sudden, unexplained swelling in just one limb or if it occurs along with chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, fever, or skin that is red and warm to the touch.
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At what point should I go to the ER for pain?
Severe pain anywhere on the body. Severe allergic reaction with trouble breathing, swelling, hives. High fever with headache and stiff neck. High fever that does not get better with medicine.
When to go to the ER for arm pain?
If you have the following symptoms, call your provider right away, or go to your local hospital emergency room, urgent care center or walk-in care clinic: Arm pain on one or both sides that comes on with exertion and goes away with rest. Sudden onset of severe weakness.
Should I go to urgent care or ER for arm pain?
The ER should be your first choice if an injury or illness appears severe or life-threatening. And if your condition isn’t an emergency but you can’t wait until the next day, that’s when you should visit an urgent care center.Apr 8, 2024
