{"id":11783,"date":"2025-03-13T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/medical\/?p=10606"},"modified":"2025-02-23T18:26:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T00:26:25","slug":"what-are-the-health-symptoms-that-you-should-never-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/medical\/what-are-the-health-symptoms-that-you-should-never-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Health Symptoms that You Should Never Ignore?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Health Symptoms That You Should Never Ignore<\/span><\/p>\n

Not every ache or pain is an indication that it requires serious attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even so, it is important not to discount some symptoms that take place suddenly and stay for some time.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is especially true for women whose symptoms differ from the symptoms of men and whose risk for certain diseases increases after menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms never to be ignored<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Problems with vision, speaking, or mobility<\/span><\/p>\n

Difficulty speaking, blurred vision or numbness, or paralysis on one side are considered classic signs of a stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

They may only last for a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

They are called transient ischemic attacks, TIA, or mini-strokes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any one of these symptoms requires immediate emergency care. Quick treatment usually reduces the risk of brain damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if the problem is TIA, your doctor can give you treatment to prevent more TIA’s or a more significant stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. A sudden or extremely bad headache<\/span><\/p>\n

Many women frequently suffer from headaches. It is important not to brush them aside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any severe headache is a potential medical emergency because it could be caused by an aneurysm, bleeding in the brain, a stroke, a brain tumor, or meningitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical care is definitely called for if there is a headache following a head injury or there is a fever together with the headache.<\/span><\/p>\n

A severe headache with a seizure, rash, or double vision is also significant enough to get emergency treatment<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Unexplained loss of weight<\/span><\/p>\n

Losing weight without dieting is not as good as it sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Loss of appetite may indicate some medical problems such as hyperthyroidism, depression, cancer, or liver disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

There may also be a problem with the way you are absorbing food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Call your doctor if you lost more than 5 percent of your weight in one month or 10 percent of your weight in 6 months without trying.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to pay attention to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing the difference between how you usually respond to a cold or eating something that did not agree with you and a symptom that is not part of your norm is important as you get older.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things happen in life. Be aware and take care.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Unexplained change in bowel habits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing what is typical for you is the place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you have mild diarrhea that lasts for more than a week, constipation that lasts more than two weeks, or unexplained and frequent urges to have a bowel movement, you should see your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should also see your doctor immediately if you have changes in your bowel habits such as bloody stools, or black or tar-like-looking stools.<\/span><\/p>\n

Changes in bowel habits may indicate a bacterial infection such as salmonella or a parasitic infestation. Other possible causes are inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Persistent or high fever<\/span><\/p>\n

The fever itself is not a disease but it is a symptom that your body is unhappy about something.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the time it means your body is fighting an infection, viral or bacterial.<\/span><\/p>\n

A low-grade fever that is over 103 and lasts for 4 days or more should be checked out by your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

A persistent fever may also be caused by something as common as a urinary tract infection or even tuberculosis. A sudden high fever requires immediate attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Feeling Full after eating very little<\/span><\/p>\n

When you feel fuller than normal after eating only a small portion of food, it can be a sign that you have a number of gastrointestinal problems ranging from appendicitis or eating spoiled food.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also could be caused by acid reflux or irritable bowel syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n

See your doctor if this feeling continues for a few days. See your doctor sooner if you find you are also vomiting, bloating, or have a fever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although many websites have checklists for particular symptoms, it is still important to have your doctor diagnose your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Never try to self-diagnose yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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