Serious health things that medical professionals advise people never to ignore

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“Severe, severe onset and persistent headache when headaches are not normal for you. I had a new patient (an acupuncturist) a few years ago who came in with a week-long acute onset and a 9/10 headache. I sent him to the ER, thank God, because he tore his Blood vessels.

“Also, if you’re a non-physician provider in private practice, don’t hesitate to send people to the emergency room. Trust your gut and remember the warning signs you learned in grad school. I’ve sent many people over the years, and while it turns out a couple “Nothing. The rest might have had different results if they hadn’t left.”

—com. acudoc