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Tuesday Checkup: when to go to ER and when to wait.

Do you call the doctor or wait to see if the symptoms go away? That's the question we all face probably several times a year. When is it necessary to seek medical attention, and when is it best to take a wait and see approach? Angela Townsend is a health reporter for the Plain Dealer whose story exploring this issue is in today's health section. She spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman in this week's Tuesday Checkup.