Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Check Your Symptoms


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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.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

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Has a rash that looks like a sunburn appeared within 2 days of the start of a fever of 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?

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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Do you have a fever?

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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.



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Last updated: July 11, 2007
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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