Common Emergency Concerns
Severe Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
Severe or sudden abdominal or pelvic pain can have many causes and may need emergency evaluation, particularly with fever, persistent vomiting, fainting, bleeding or severe tenderness. When clinically appropriate, the care team may use laboratory testing, ultrasound or CT imaging to help determine the cause.
Heavy Bleeding or Sudden Symptoms
Heavy or unusual bleeding, especially with dizziness, weakness or fainting, should be evaluated promptly. Emergency care can assess your condition, check for signs of significant blood loss and begin appropriate treatment.
Chest Pain in Women
Chest pain in women is not always the “classic” crushing pain. It can include pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, or pain in the back, jaw or arm. These symptoms should be taken seriously and evaluated promptly. If chest pain is severe, call 911.
Difficulty Breathing
Sudden or worsening difficulty breathing can be associated with many conditions and needs prompt attention. Montrose Emergency Room offers respiratory evaluation with on-site X-ray and CT when medically appropriate.
Severe Headache, Weakness or Neurological Symptoms
A sudden severe headache, one-sided weakness or numbness, difficulty speaking, vision changes or confusion may signal a serious condition and should be evaluated urgently. When stroke is a concern, call 911.
Urinary & Kidney Emergencies
Urinary symptoms with high fever, severe back or side pain, vomiting or signs of a spreading infection may require emergency evaluation. A urinary infection can sometimes become serious and need prompt treatment.
Emergency Evaluation During Pregnancy
Montrose Emergency Room does not provide routine prenatal care or delivery services and does not have an on-site obstetric department. However, pregnancy-related symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, severe headache or significant difficulty breathing can be medical emergencies. In these situations, emergency evaluation and, when medically necessary, transfer to a hospital with obstetric services can be coordinated. If you are pregnant and have severe or life-threatening symptoms, call 911.