Stroke-like symptoms
- Sudden weakness or numbness on one side
- Facial drooping
- Slurred speech or difficulty finding words
- Sudden loss of vision or double vision
- Sudden dizziness, imbalance, or inability to walk
Safety First · Emergency Warning
Urgent neurological symptoms: when to go to Emergency
Some brain, spine, and nerve symptoms may represent time-sensitive neurological disease. These symptoms should be assessed in an Emergency Department, not through routine appointment booking or social media messages.
If symptoms are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening, attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately.
Brain pressure / seizure concerns
- First-ever seizure
- Sudden severe headache — worst headache of life
- Headache with vomiting, drowsiness, or confusion
- Rapid personality, memory, or behaviour change
- Reduced consciousness or severe lethargy
Spinal cord / nerve emergency
- Rapidly worsening arm or leg weakness
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness around the groin or saddle area
- Both legs suddenly weak, heavy, or numb
- New severe walking difficulty or repeated falls
Routine appointment vs emergency
Do not wait for a clinic callback if symptoms are urgent
WhatsApp and online forms are for non-emergency appointment requests only. They are not monitored as emergency medical channels and cannot replace urgent clinical assessment.