Five symptoms that could indicate a medical emergency

Abi Jackson says we sometimes need the experts’ help

WE are all well aware that our busy A&E departments are swamped. And while nobody wants to be a nuisance, there are certain symptoms that should never be ignored and getting to A&E for a proper check-up and appropriate treatment could be life-saving.

Of course, there are always exceptions — and sometimes symptoms that feel very severe might turn out to be harmless (for instance, it’s common for people experiencing severe indigestion to fear they’re having a heart attack) — but remember it’s better to be safe than sorry. If you’re worried get things checked by the experts. It’s far better to feel a little bit embarrassed than risk your health.