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Situations Requiring an Emergency Room Visit During Chemotherapy
#anticancer therapy, #chemotherapy, #emergency, #abdominal pain, #stomachache, #bellyache, #pain inside the abdomen, #headache, #severe splitting headache, #migraine, #pain in the back of the head, #fever, #feeling feverish, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #shivering with cold, #chills, #shortness of breath, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements, #blood on stool, #bloody stool, #bright red stool, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body, #hand tremor
Typical situations during chemotherapy that require an emergency room visit are listed below. Other emergency situations may also occur, so do not judge on your own based on the information below; please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-07-13
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Aortic Dissection
#Aortic dissection, #Chest pain, #Aorta, #Emergency, #High blood pressure, #Cardiothoracic surgery, #Vascular graft, #Stent, #Acute aortic dissection, #Chest ache, #Tight chest, #Chest tightness, #Weakness in arms or legs, #One-sided weakness
Aortic dissection is a medical emergency in which the wall of the aorta — the largest artery in the body — tears starting from its inner layer. It is marked by the sudden onset of severe, stabbing chest pain. Without prompt treatment, it can be life-threatening. If these symptoms occur, please call emergency services (119 in Korea) right away and go to the emergency room.2026-06-26
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Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
#stroke, #cerebral infarction, #cerebral hemorrhage, #thrombolysis, #thrombectomy, #cerebrovascular disease, #winter stroke, #first aid, #post-stroke sequelae, #multidisciplinary care, #headache, #splitting headache, #migraine, #pain at the back of the head, #lightheadedness, #spinning sensation, #unsteadiness, #vision going dark, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is a condition in which a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, causing brain damage. To minimize aftereffects, prompt emergency response is most important, under the principle that 'time is brain.' The risk of stroke is especially high in winter and during seasonal changes, so please follow the prevention guidelines carefully.2026-06-26
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Liver Cirrhosis
#liver cirrhosis, #cirrhosis, #liver disease, #hepatitis B, #hepatitis C, #ascites, #jaundice, #hepatic encephalopathy, #variceal bleeding, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Liver cirrhosis refers to a condition in which the liver has been damaged for a long time by various causes and has become hard. It is also called 'gangyeongbyeon' in Korean. When the liver hardens, it cannot perform its functions well. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26