Our bodies are amazing things, and when there is something wrong we know pretty quickly. 

 

However, there are some symptoms that we have a tendency to ignore, especially if everything else in your body seems fine. 

 

These are 10 symptoms that you should NEVER ignore, no matter the inconvenience. Better safe than sorry, right?

 

 

1. Changing moles

If you have a mole that starts changing colour, getting bigger, itching, or bleeding, you should speak to a doctor right away. 

 

2. Leg swelling

Swollen legs can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. You may also experience swelling due to fluid build-up after sitting or standing for a long time.

 

 

3. Unexplained weight loss

An unexpected drop in your weight without even trying may suggest an underlying malignancy. Weight loss can be a symptom of certain forms of cancer or other serious conditions, such as issues with your hormone levels.

 

4. Blood in your stool

Bloody stools can be a tell-tale sign of intestinal bleeding which, as you can imagine, is not a good thing. If you experience bloody stools alongside symptoms of weakness, dizziness, or shortness of breath, you need to seek out medical attention immediately.

 

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5. Unusual vaginal bleeding

Abnormal bleeding can be a sign of serious issues like polyps, tumours, or even cancer as you get beyond 35 years of age. Bleeding after sex can indicate an infection or even cervical cancer.

 

6. Nipple discharge

White discharge from both breasts is fairly common during your child-bearing years. However, Steve Vasilev, the medical director at Saint John's Health Centre in Providence, says that if the discharge is "spontaneous, is from only one breast, is brownish or bloody, or you also feel a mass," it may be be a sign of breast cancer. . 

 

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7. Fatigue

Extreme tiredness can be a result of depression, decreased motivation, or apathy. It can be a sign of serious issues like uterine or gastrointestinal cancer, hypothyroidism and anemia. 

 

8. Chest pain

Chest pain is one of those things that should absolutely NEVER be ignored. A lingering tightness in the chest can be an indicator of a heart attack, but may also be a sign of heart disease or a blood clot.

 

 

9. Severe pelvic pain

This severe pain could be a sign of an aortic aneurysm or other blood flow issues. If it is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, it could be a sign of painful gallstones. Seek out a doctor's opinion for peace of mind. 

 

10. Severe headaches

A particularly terrible headache could be a sign of an aneurysm or even a burst blood vessel, and other illnesses such as meningitis or shingles.

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