Feeling under the weather, but aren’t sure it’s time to see a health care provider? Call us at 206-281-2231 to ask if you should come in, or to schedule an appointment.
You can also contact 卫生服务 with health-related questions through our Secure Messaging Portal. This portal is not monitored on weekends or after clinic hours.
Reasons to see a provider right away
If you’re experiencing these symptoms, give us a call at 206-281-2231, or call your primary health care provider:
- 呕吐: Unable to keep down fluids for more than 24 hours, unusual color or bloody vomit, associated with severe abdominal pain.
- Painful, difficult swallowing.
- 发热.
- 咳嗽 lasting for more than two weeks.
- 腹泻 with black or bloody stools or symptoms of dehydration (i.e., dry mouth, confusion, decreased urination).
- 腹部疼痛 that is severe or persistent.
- 头痛 that is severe or quick onset, or associated with confusion, 头晕, 恶心想吐, 麻木, changes in speech, 或视觉. Or a headache that occurs after an injury to the head.
- 胸部疼痛: Changes in heart rate or rhythm.
- 腿部疼痛, especially if associated with swelling, redness, or pain with walking.
- Menstrual problems.
- 皮疹、 especially if associated with fever, discharge, or swelling.
- Sinus congestion associated with swelling around the eyes, redness around the eyes 或视觉 changes
- Unexplained weight loss/gain, bleeding, fatigue, 头晕, or abnormal sweating.
If you are unable to see 卫生服务 providers right away, and you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should be seen in an area urgent-care center or emergency department, or call your primary care provider’s office for specific advice.