WARNING SIGNS THAT THE BODY SENDS WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG.

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WARNING SIGNS

1. PAIN

Pain is without a doubt, one of the biggest warning signs that our body sends to indicate that something is wrong.

2. DYSPNOEA OR DIFFICULTY BREATHING

Another sign that we cannot ignore is having a breathing difficulty, especially if it deteriorates.

3. SWEATING

Extreme sweating, the same that menopausal women experience but without any ambient heat to account for it, is also a warning sign. This type of sweating stands out especially if it occurs during the night and soaks our clothes.

4. COUGH

A cough that is either dry, phlegmy stained with blood or is the same type of cough that smokers have every morning, which deteriorates and lasts for a period of three weeks, needs to be examined by a doctor as quickly as possible.

5. DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING

Another warning sign is having difficulty swallowing or feeling as though there is something stuck in your throat.

6. FAECES

Two important warning signs that our body emits are bloody stools or stools as black as tar.

We should also take into account any changes to our bowel habits, especially if we have gone from experiencing constipation to diarrhoea or vice versa.

7. ABDOMINAL INFLAMMATION

Constantly feeling that the abdomen is inflamed.

8. ACID REFLUX

Intense acid refluxes especially if the pain worsens regardless of the food that is consumed.

9. URINE

Urine stained with blood or with both pain and blood has to be consulted as quickly as possible, especially if the patient is a man.

10. CHANGE IN MOLES

If your moles change either in size or colour or bleed, are itchy or painful.

11. HOARSE THROAT

You should consult a doctor if you experience a hoarse throat for more than three weeks.

12. ORAL ULCERS

Oral or lingual ulcers, painful or not, that have evolved over a period of weeks, should be examined.

13. LUMPS OR TUMOURS

Lumps and tumours should be urgently examined, regardless of where they appear; these include those that appear above the collarbone, neck, armpits, groin, etc.

14. BLEEDING POST MENOPAUSE

Bleeding after having sexual intercourse or spontaneous bleeding in menopausal women needs to be medically examined urgently.

15. BLOODY VOMITING

A medical consultation is urgently needed if blood is found in vomit.

16. RAPID WEIGHTLOSS, LOSS OF APPETITE OR EXTREME TIREDNESS.