Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have abnormal vaginal bleeding and a fever?
See significance of fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If you need information on how to take a temperature, see the topic Body Temperature.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has a rash that looks like a sunburn appeared within 2 days of the start of a fever of 39°C (102°F) or higher?
Yes Do you have a rash that looks like a sunburn and think that you have a moderate fever but are unable to measure your temperature?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a fever?
Yes Do you think you have a fever, but you are unable to measure your temperature?
Yes Do you have a fever with lower abdominal pain?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 29, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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