Table 3.
Medical complaints of patients presenting to the ECC (n=824)
| Presenting complaint | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | 227 | 27.5 |
| Headache | 148 | 17.9 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 148 | 17.9 |
| Abdominal pain | 124 | 15 |
| Musculoskeletal pain | 85 | 10.3 |
| Diarrhea | 62 | 7.5 |
| Giddiness | 44 | 5.3 |
| Allergic reactions | 46 | 5.3 |
| Altered sensorium and unresponsive | 44 | 5.3 |
| Dyspnea | 27 | 3.2 |
| Cough | 24 | 2.9 |
| Chest pain | 22 | 2.6 |
| Seizure | 20 | 2.4 |
| Chronic ulcer | 9 | 1 |
| Others* | 67 | 8.1 |
ECC=Emergency Care Center. *“Others” includes ear pain, palpitations, tiredness and weakness, psychosis, sweating, ear discharge, skin blisters, acute urinary retention, accidental ingestion of harmful substances, and labor