Q When abnormal bleeding occurs, in what cases should I go straight to the emergency room?
A If you have heavy bleeding with dizziness or fainting, or if bleeding suddenly worsens along with abdominal pain, go to the emergency room immediately. Bleeding after menopause also requires immediate gynecologic examination to rule out endometrial cancer.
Detailed Answer
You must visit the emergency room or an OB-GYN immediately in the following situations: (1) bleeding heavy enough to soak through your underwear; (2) dizziness, fainting, or severe pallor (signs of anemia); (3) bleeding accompanied by severe abdominal pain; (4) uterine bleeding after menopause (ruling out endometrial cancer is essential); (5) bleeding when pregnancy is possible. These warning signs may indicate a structural or organic cause, so immediate gynecologic examination takes priority.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In an emergency, you must first receive conventional emergency care. The correct order is to begin Korean medicine treatment only after safety has been confirmed and organic causes have been ruled out. Korean medicine treatment does not replace emergency care; it is used supplementarily during the functional recovery stage.
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