Chest pain and breathlessness
Chest pain or pressure, especially spreading to the arm, jaw or back, with sweating or breathlessness, can be a heart attack. Sudden severe breathlessness is always an emergency.
Signs of a stroke
Face drooping on one side, weakness of an arm or leg, or slurred or confused speech. Note the time it started; treatment works best when given early.
Injury and bleeding
Heavy bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure, head injury with vomiting or drowsiness, suspected fractures, and serious burns.
Poisoning and bites
Swallowed poison or pesticide, medicine overdose, and snake or dog bites. Bring the container or a photo of it. Keep a bitten limb still and do not cut or suck the wound.
Other emergencies
Severe stomach pain, a fit, fainting or unconsciousness, high fever with confusion, and any heavy bleeding or severe pain in pregnancy.
Questions patients ask
Which hospital in Chitradurga is open 24 hours?
Disha Hospital in VP Extension, Chitradurga is open 24 hours, every day, for emergencies. Call +91 89517 23114 on the way so the team can prepare.
Should I call an ambulance or go myself?
Call 108 for an ambulance if the person is unconscious, has chest pain, stroke signs or severe breathlessness. For other emergencies, go to the nearest hospital without delay.
What should I bring to the emergency?
The patient's current medicines or prescriptions, any old reports, a phone and an ID, but do not delay leaving to collect them.
This guide is general information. It cannot replace an examination. If you have symptoms, please see a doctor. Medical disclaimer.
Treatment for this at Disha Hospital: General Medicine department.