Symptoms of a serious illness can be severe and require immediate medical attention. Severe neck pain or stiffness, extreme confusion or irritability, extreme sleepiness, persistent nausea or vomiting, and severe sensitivity to light (photophobia) are all signs of a serious illness. Instability that prevents standing or walking (ataxia or vertigo) and new double vision, blurred vision, or blind spots are also warning signs. One of the best-known warning signs is overwhelming chest pain, which is usually associated with a heart attack.
Other indicators of heart problems include tightness, intense pressure, or chest pressure that can spread to the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back.
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that lasts more than an hour and is accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness and nausea requires immediate medical help. Dizziness or lightheadedness can be caused by disturbances in the brain, gastrointestinal system, vision, or inner ear. Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms that cause people to seek medical attention.If you feel dizzy for more than an hour and have other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, seek medical attention. Dizziness is also linked to several other health problems such as high blood pressure, low blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, anemia, dehydration, and heart conditions. Excessive sweating can be due to a variety of factors such as hot flashes, exercise, stress, excess weight, or even spicy food. Heavy sweating can also be a sign of thyroid problems, diabetes, or heart problems.
Numbness in the face, arms, or legs can be a very serious sign especially if the sensation is on one side of the body as it could indicate a stroke. This symptom may be accompanied by sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding, and blurred vision. Numbness is also associated with several other diseases such as Lyme disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome and diabetes, and a herniated disc. No matter what the cause is numbness should always be investigated and if accompanied by other symptoms of a stroke call an ambulance immediately.
Swelling is usually due to inflammation or a build-up of fluid and can be the result of a variety of conditions. The most common reason for swollen feet or ankles is poor circulation in older people which could mean their blood vessels are weakening. It could also be a sign of a blood clot blocking the veins. One of the most serious conditions associated with swelling is edema which occurs when an abnormal amount of fluid accumulates in the body.
Edema can damage the heart make you feel weak when walking and cause swelling of your ankles. Always investigate the cause of any type of swelling and if you have swollen ankles make an appointment with your doctor right away. Chest pain can be caused by several different factors ranging from muscle pain to a heart attack. Chest pain isn't something that should be ignored until it goes away.
Abdominal pain can have many different causes making it difficult to diagnose but constant abdominal pain could be a sign of something much more serious such as gastrointestinal disease or cancer. Consider the duration and severity of the abdominal pain and respond accordingly. Sometimes abdominal pain can be accompanied by bowel problems so keep an eye out for that too. Closely related to weight fluctuations immediate changes in appetite are also a warning sign that you may not be as healthy as you think.
This has nothing to do with shortness of breath caused by exercise but rather the immediacy of shortness of breath which may indicate its cause such as asthma low blood pressure or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs). Prolonged or chronic shortness of breath may be indicative of COPD pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) or other lung diseases. As with most of these warning signs of serious illness only worry if nausea or vomiting persists for an extended period of time. Crushing chest pain is another warning sign of ticker problems but some signs of health problems aren't as obvious and can often be confused or ignored.
Snoring is loud sometimes embarrassing and annoying for most but it's also a sign that you may not be as healthy as you think. Being aware of what to look for and noticing the warning signs early on could make the difference between life and death when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association has warned that chest pain or discomfort in one or both arms can be a warning sign of a heart problem and that you should see a doctor immediately. Usually appetite is affected by how quickly the body digests food and a significant change in this is usually a sign that something is not right.
Swelling that can't be directly attributed to an injury can also be a sign of something more serious while red eyes are also a sign of poor health being indicative of lack of sleep too much tension in the eyes and broken blood vessels. If you're so fatigued that no amount of rest can help it could be a sign of a serious illness such as heart disease diabetes or sleep apnea. Short-term headache which gets worse at night early in the morning and doesn't respond to pain relievers along with fever can be a sign of a serious disorder such as a tumor or meningitis. Everything from skin rashes to a cough that just won't stop could be a sign that your body is in trouble when you think about Parkinson's you probably think about tremors but a more telling early warning sign is handwriting that gets much smaller.
