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Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Salmonella infection can cause severe, life-threatening dehydration and bloodstream infections. Seek immediate emergency medical care if you or someone in your care experiences a high fever over 102°F, bloody diarrhea, continuous vomiting that prevents keeping fluids down, or signs of severe … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Never stop taking prescribed insulin or blood sugar medications without direct supervision from your physician. Abruptly stopping insulin can trigger Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening emergency. If you experience nausea, rapid breathing, confusion, or a fruity odor on your breath, seek … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one experience confusion, fruity-smelling breath, rapid breathing, severe vomiting, extreme thirst, or sudden weakness, seek emergency medical care (call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room) immediately. These can be signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Ebola is a highly severe and dangerous medical condition. If you or a family member shows symptoms such as a sudden high fever, intense weakness, severe vomiting, diarrhea, or unusual bleeding after being in an outbreak area, you must seek emergency … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone in your care experiences confusion, rapid or deep breathing, extreme drowsiness, persistent vomiting, or a fruity odor on the breath, seek emergency medical care immediately. These are signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS), … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency medical care if you or a loved one experience sudden severe back pain, loss of bowel or bladder control, or new weakness or numbness in your legs. These warning signs can indicate spinal cord compression from bone metastasis, … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways URGENT EMERGENCY WARNING If you have known or suspected prostate cancer and develop sudden weakness in your legs, loss of bowel or bladder control, severe numbness in your groin or legs, or extreme confusion with severe thirst, call 911 or go to an … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency medical care or contact your oncology team right away if your fatigue is accompanied by sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, high fever above 100.4°F (38°C), confusion, severe muscle weakness, or an inability to pass urine. Understanding Prostate … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one experience severe shortness of breath, sudden chest pain, rapid heart rate, confusion, or dark, tarry stools, seek emergency medical care immediately by calling 911 or visiting the nearest emergency room. Anemia occurs when your body … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you experience an absolute inability to urinate (acute urinary retention), sudden loss of bowel or bladder control, severe lower back or pelvic pain combined with leg weakness or numbness, or heavy bleeding in your urine, seek emergency medical care immediately. … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to severe swelling of the brain or fatal pneumonia. If you or your child experience a high fever above 103°F, severe shortness of breath, confusion, or a stiff neck, seek immediate … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer EMERGENCY WARNING: If someone with suspected measles has trouble breathing, severe dehydration, high fever that won’t come down, or becomes confused or very sleepy, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What this article covers This article explains how … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing or pounding heart, severe dizziness, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat after vaccination. Understanding the Updated 2025–2026 … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one develops a sudden high fever, trouble breathing, confusion, severe fainting spells, uncontrollable vomiting, or unusual bruising or bleeding after spending time outdoors or receiving a tick bite, seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911. … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you are experiencing excruciating pain in your lower back or side, blood in your urine, severe fever and chills, or an inability to urinate, seek immediate emergency medical care. These symptoms can point to a completely blocked urinary tract or … Read more