Your body is sending you signals. Can you read them? Here are some symptoms you shouldn't ignore.
-1- Unexpected weight loss
If there is unplanned weight loss, and you lose more than 5% of your total weight in one month or 10% in 6 months, or some sudden change, e.g. if you have been struggling with weight all your life and then you suddenly lose weight, you should contact your doctor for an examination.
-2- Persistent temperature
Some viruses can cause fever and usually if the temperature is not excessively high (up to 38°C) you are safe for a few days. However, if you have a high temperature (between 37,5 and 38,5) for more than seven days, you must see a doctor. A fever can be the result of a serious infection even though there are no other accompanying symptoms. In general, the higher the temperature, the more urgent you need to see a doctor.
-3- Short breath
If you are a healthy person who normally has no breathing problems, and you experience sudden difficulties or shortness of breath, you should contact your doctor immediately. If you have asthma or know what causes breathing problems then you should follow the advice of your family doctor.
-4- Unexplained changes in bowel function
The key word is change. Some people have had intestinal problems for years and should not think that they need to see a doctor urgently because of constipation, even though they have already talked to him about the problem, than if there is a sudden change.
-5- Change in mental state
Disorientation, confusion, hallucinations, or sudden aggressive behavior require immediate medical attention.
-6- New or more frequent headaches
Most headaches are irritating but go away on their own, however in some cases headaches signal a more serious disorder. A headache that comes on suddenly and you think it's the worst headache of your life requires immediate medical intervention.
-7- Short-term loss of vision, ability to speak or paralysis of a part of the body
These can be early signs of a stroke and the sooner you see a doctor, the better off you will be.
-8- Flashes of light
If you experience flashes of light that are not caused by a migraine, contact your doctor. In addition, eye symptoms that require immediate medical attention are a significant increase in dark spots that float in front of the eyes, a sudden "curtain" or a feeling as if you are looking through a filter.
-9- Feeling full even though you have eaten a little
If you notice changes in your behavior at the table for a while, you overeat, e.g. earlier than usual you may need to consult a doctor. Maybe it's a disorder in the functioning of the digestive system.
-10- Hot, red and sweaty palms
In some situations (stress, nervousness) they are isolated and normal, but if they appear together, see a doctor.
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