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How to know if i need to go to the emergency room/accident + emergency?
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If you think you do: If you think you are having an emergency, go to the emergency room. That sounds simplistic, but is should be. If you are worried there is something wrong with your health that is new and possibly life threatening, life altering, or very painful, go ask an EM doc. If you have a cold and can't get in to your doctor or want just want a test done faster, do not go to the ER.
Answered 3/16/2015
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