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EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP TELEPHONE NUMBERS: WORLDWIDE

The following link from Wikipedia gives the full list of Emergency Help Phone Numbers for many countries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_telephone_number#Worldwide_767

(Source: Wikipedia with links to Wikipedia)

You should consider calling for Emergency Help if you are alone and you:

  • Have sudden, sharp abdominal pain that does not go away
  • Have sudden or persistent chest, neck, or shoulder pain
  • Are vomiting blood or have blood in your stool (especially if maroon or dark, tarry black)
  • Have a rigid, hard abdomen that is tender to touch
  • Are unable to pass stool, especially if you are also vomiting
  • Sudden dizziness or the feeling that you are going to “pass out”  

You should call your doctor immediately if you experience:

  • Bloating or swelling that persists for more than 2 days
  • Diarrhea for more than 5 days
  • Abdominal discomfort that lasts one week or longer
  • Fever (over 100°F for adults or 100.4°F for children) with your pain
  • A burning sensation when you urinate or frequent urination
  • Pain in your shoulder blades and nausea
  • Pain that develops during pregnancy (or possible pregnancy)
  • Prolonged loss of your appetite
  • Unexplained weight loss
(Source: NIH: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia 2008)

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