Redditors Share What Physical Symptoms Should Make You Rush To The Hospital
"When my knee folded backward, that was my sign."
Have you ever watched medical shows and felt strange afterward, as if you suddenly had symptoms that came out of the blue? Symptoms that, on any other day, you might dismiss as nothing?
Well, in some cases, those symptoms can actually mean something and shouldn't be ignored. Many people tend to put their health on the back burner until they experience unbearable pain or something truly unusual occurs.
We're talking about unidentified scents and vomit that resembles coffee grounds. In one of the subreddit threads, a Redditor asked people what signs should prompt a rush to the hospital for a check-up. Many responded based on their experiences of witnessing their loved ones suffer from such symptoms.
Some Redditors provided humorous entries to alleviate some of the fear as you read on. It was a welcome relief for those who wanted to be informed but are easily unsettled by topics like this.
The thread also prompted others to feel health anxiety, which is understandable since some cases involved mere daily occurrences. One thing is for sure: once you read the answers, they'll stick in your mind as things to watch out for.
This is the post that started the discussion
phenomLGIt doesn't take much time to test this one out
aladdyn2Someone provided this in case you need a guy to do the test
GuitarCeas
It might take more than a hospital visit for this one
ayvittu69
....And it doesn't smell like coffee at all
StorageBusy1130
If you want to know more about what it would entail
gabsteriinalol, mikupoiss
Jake Peralta pointing out the obvious
PrismSimon
You can use that rule to determine if you should rule out problems with your GI
Scrubject_Zero
New medicine is always tricky because you never know if you could be allergic
twitch_delta_blues
It might even happen on your first dose, but slowly, the more you take it
MasterPokePharmacist
It's better not to ignore it; otherwise, you might not hear the doctor's orders
codeniv
This could be a very subtle problem, but it's still better to get it checked out
damndingashrubbery
The pandemic virus could have the same effect
_ak
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_ak
A simple sprain might not be so simple after all
Sokar-Baal, NotTheGreenestThumb
A stroke can affect you quickly; it's better to beat it to the punch
Roaming_Pie
A good way to judge the color
Bizarre_Protuberance
This one was a false alarm but scared the heck out of the OP
geekpeeps
No, it's not just a scratch, if you're wondering
Snimo_9
As a general rule, if it consistently smells like this, have it checked out ASAP
Luxny, winedogmom88
For those with newborns or who know people who have one
pwg2
Don't take the chance that it might be nothing, especially with newborns who can't tell you what hurts
tarabithia22
There are many types of meningitis that can lead to the worst scenarios if not treated immediately
BrambleNATW
You might be scared to have it checked out, but it could be easily treatable
TheFlyWasRight
If the medicines haven't worked, it's time to go back for another check-up
nakedonmygoat
Headaches are very common; what's not common are headaches like this
lillathrin
It is more concerning if it lasts longer, like OP's
Dano4600
Now that you've read most of them, you might feel a little finicky, and that's normal
matrixgang
Those who suffer from this severely might be more affected after going through the thread
poopellar
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
TexasThrowDown
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.
