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Top 10 Reasons for ER Visits in the US

Top 10 Reasons for ER Visits in the US

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Emergency rooms reported the causes of over 91,000 ER visits for people ages 16 to 64.

Men

  1. Belly Aches / Pains / Cramps
  2. Chest Pain
  3. Back problems
  4. Headaches
  5. General or nonspecific pain
  6. Cuts on the arms
  7. Shortness of breath
  8. Teeth / Gum problems
  9. Cough
  10. Leg symptoms

Women

  1. Belly Aches / Pains / Cramps
  2. Chest Pain
  3. Headaches
  4. Back problems
  5. Pregnancy worries
  6. General or nonspecific pain
  7. Shortness of breath
  8. Throat complaints
  9. Cough
  10. Teeth / Gum problems