Medical Emergencies

If you're experiencing a medical emergency, even if it's not related to covid-19 - you need to get immediate help

While the focus is on covi?19 that doesn't mean people aren't experiencing*other medical emergencies?

Like heart attack or stroke.

But doctors say some aren't getting the care they need?

Because they are scared of the virus.

Kimt news three's raquel hellman talked with a mayo clinic doctor about some of the reasons you*shoul* seek emergency care.

Live she joins us live in rochester to explain?

Raquel?xxx if you are diagnosed with the coronavirus in olmsted county or any of the surrounding areas?

You'll likely come here to mayo clinic to be treated.

But what should you do if you're experiencing a different kind of medical emergency?

I talked to mayo clinic emergency medicine physician casey clements today.

He has an urgent message for you.

If you're experiencing a medical emergency?

Even if it's not related to covi?19?

You need to get immediate help.xxx we've seen people and we know of people who are dying at home because they haven't sought care or they've waited too long to get care and ended up having severe illness that couldn't be helped he says you should go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have symptoms like severe abdominal pain?

Chest pain?

Or signs of a stroke?

Like facial drooping or slurred speech.

Live in rocheste?

Raquel hellma?kimt thanks raquel.

When it comes to covi?19 symptoms?

Clements says you should seek emergency care if you have trouble breathing?

If you're coughing up blood?

Have deep chest pain?

Confusion?

Or you feel like you're going to pass out.

He says if at all possible?

You should call the emergency department before you arrive so they can best prepare to help