Serious injury to your head, neck, or back/spine If you’ve been in a serious accident and sustained an injury that affects these areas, you should

Coughing up or vomiting blood Though a common occurrence in many accidental injury scenarios, coughing up or vomiting blood is a telltale sign of internal

Serious burns or cuts If you have a serious burn or cut, head to an emergency room. For burns over 20 percent of your body

Serious bone breaks If you’ve broken a bone and it’s sticking out of your skin, don’t try to push it back in. Seek medical attention.

Animal bites Although animal bites may not sound dangerous, they are a common cause of injury. Most commonly these bites occur from dogs, although cats

Chest pain or symptoms of stroke If you’re having chest pain or stroke symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness or loss of movement in an arm

5 Reasons to go to the Emergency Room : Allergic reactions If you or someone you’re with is experiencing any of these signs, it’s a

5 Reasons to go to the Emergency Room : Irritated eyes If you suspect that you have a condition more serious than normal irritation, such

5 Reasons to go to the Emergency Room : Deep cuts A deep cut or puncture wound is a type of trauma that can quickly

5 Reasons to go to the Emergency Room : Concussions You can only see a concussion through an MRI or CT scan, which means that

5 Reasons to go to the Emergency Room : Broken bones Broken bones require immediate attention. Broken bones are also susceptible to serious complications that

5 Reasons to go to the Emergency Room A visit to the emergency room can be terrifying. You’re in pain and you’re not sure what’s