How can I tell if I need to go to the ER?
How can I tell if I need to go to the ER?
If you aren't sure if you need to go to the emergency room (ER), remember the acronym URGENT; each letter stands for a symptom to be concerned about. Emergency medicine specialist Phillip Blanc, MD, describes these symptoms in detail.
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