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Redditors Share What Physical Symptoms Should Make You Rush To The Hospital

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Redditors Share What Physical Symptoms Should Make You Rush To The Hospital

Some Reddit threads start as casual curiosity and end up sounding a lot more serious than expected. This one asked a simple question, which physical symptoms should send someone straight to the hospital, and the replies quickly turned into a mix of scary, practical, and oddly funny stories.

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People chimed in with experiences about sudden changes, strange smells, vomiting that looked alarming, and other warning signs they had seen in real life.

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The answers are the kind that stick with you long after you scroll past them. Read on.

This is the post that started the discussion

This is the post that started the discussionphenomLG
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It doesn't take much time to test this one out

It doesn't take much time to test this one outaladdyn2
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Someone provided this in case you need a guy to do the test

Someone provided this in case you need a guy to do the testGuitarCeas

It might take more than a hospital visit for this one

It might take more than a hospital visit for this oneayvittu69

....And it doesn't smell like coffee at all

....And it doesn't smell like coffee at allStorageBusy1130

If you want to know more about what it would entail

If you want to know more about what it would entailgabsteriinalol, mikupoiss

Jake Peralta pointing out the obvious

Jake Peralta pointing out the obviousPrismSimon

You can use that rule to determine if you should rule out problems with your GI

You can use that rule to determine if you should rule out problems with your GIScrubject_Zero

New medicine is always tricky because you never know if you could be allergic

New medicine is always tricky because you never know if you could be allergictwitch_delta_blues

It might even happen on your first dose, but slowly, the more you take it

It might even happen on your first dose, but slowly, the more you take itMasterPokePharmacist

It's better not to ignore it; otherwise, you might not hear the doctor's orders

It's better not to ignore it; otherwise, you might not hear the doctor's orderscodeniv

This could be a very subtle problem, but it's still better to get it checked out

This could be a very subtle problem, but it's still better to get it checked outdamndingashrubbery

It’s like the Reddit debate over whether to push a stubborn brother to prioritize his health.

The pandemic virus could have the same effect

The pandemic virus could have the same effect_ak

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A simple sprain might not be so simple after all

A simple sprain might not be so simple after allSokar-Baal, NotTheGreenestThumb

A stroke can affect you quickly; it's better to beat it to the punch

A stroke can affect you quickly; it's better to beat it to the punchRoaming_Pie

A good way to judge the color

A good way to judge the colorBizarre_Protuberance

This one was a false alarm but scared the heck out of the OP

This one was a false alarm but scared the heck out of the OPgeekpeeps

No, it's not just a scratch, if you're wondering

No, it's not just a scratch, if you're wonderingSnimo_9

As a general rule, if it consistently smells like this, have it checked out ASAP

As a general rule, if it consistently smells like this, have it checked out ASAPLuxny, winedogmom88

For those with newborns or who know people who have one

For those with newborns or who know people who have onepwg2

Don't take the chance that it might be nothing, especially with newborns who can't tell you what hurts

Don't take the chance that it might be nothing, especially with newborns who can't tell you what hurtstarabithia22

There are many types of meningitis that can lead to the worst scenarios if not treated immediately

There are many types of meningitis that can lead to the worst scenarios if not treated immediatelyBrambleNATW

You might be scared to have it checked out, but it could be easily treatable

You might be scared to have it checked out, but it could be easily treatableTheFlyWasRight

If the medicines haven't worked, it's time to go back for another check-up

If the medicines haven't worked, it's time to go back for another check-upnakedonmygoat

Headaches are very common; what's not common are headaches like this

Headaches are very common; what's not common are headaches like thislillathrin

It is more concerning if it lasts longer, like OP's

It is more concerning if it lasts longer, like OP'sDano4600

Now that you've read most of them, you might feel a little finicky, and that's normal

Now that you've read most of them, you might feel a little finicky, and that's normalmatrixgang

Those who suffer from this severely might be more affected after going through the thread

Those who suffer from this severely might be more affected after going through the threadpoopellar

It's better to learn, but if you know you'll worry about it 24/7, you shouldn't go through the thread too intensely

It's better to learn, but if you know you'll worry about it 24/7, you shouldn't go through the thread too intenselyTexasThrowDown

There are many complications that can arise for each person. Unfortunately, there are cases where simple symptoms turn into life-threatening incidents, especially when ignored.

These answers, however, are eye-openers for those who tend to overlook symptoms or don't particularly like getting general consultations. They might not use their knowledge for their benefit but share it with others.

Which one surprised you the most? It might be time to schedule your annual check-up.

Before you ignore “bathroom warning signs,” read how experts flagged prostate cancer risk for years.

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