What it means to be healthy and fit is a tricky definition to pinpoint. We suppose you could simplify it to being slim and energetic, but there’s more to it than that. In fact, there’s a lot that can go wrong with our bodies and affect our health. This could be an injury, but more often than not it’s an illness. Most serious illnesses can be treated in one form or another. But, you have to catch them early. With that in mind here are some of the most serious signs to watch out for when there is a problem with your health.
Marks In The Mouth
If you’ve even seen a mark in your mouth, it could be nothing. It might be a small ulcer or cist. It can even just be a natural development. Some people immediately panic when they see white marks on their gum line, only to discover they are wisdom teeth starting to appear. Again, it’s hard to define exactly what a serious problem in the mouth looks like. But, if you start to see patches on your gum or you believe they are receding, you need to go to the doctor. This could be a sign of gum disease, and it is quite serious. But with the help of a dental professional it can be treated. You should also watch out for pain when moving your jaw and white marks on the inner side of the mouth.
Lumps and Bumps
This is a sign that should not immediately be viewed as a serious issue. However, that said the appearance of a lump on your body, anywhere, should not be taken lightly. Typically, a lump on the body could be a cyst or a goiter. If it is in a sensitive area, it’s quite possible it could be a ball of blood vessels and it is typically nothing to worry about. However, if it is painless, it could be more serious. You should certainly consult a doctor if the lump has been there for more than a couple weeks. But even then it’s probably not going to be anything serious. However, better safe than sorry.
Hearing Noises
Hearing voices or noises in your head can be incredibly disconcerting, particularly if you don’t know the causes. You may think this means there is a serious issue, but there are lots of different causes for hearing voices. Exploding head syndrome is quite common and often due to a bad reaction to medication. However, hearing voices is troubling and can be frightening. You should always contact a medical professional if you start to develop this symptom.
Sudden or Constant Pain
Sudden or constant pain in the body is occasionally a warning sign that there is something wrong. But it can also be a case as simple as cramp or muscle ache and be nothing to worry about. Although, again, it’s best to still get checked out by a doctor. A sharp pain near the stomach can be a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
We hope you have found this information useful. Remember, nine times out of ten, it will be nothing. But that ten percent is always a worry.
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