1. Vaginal bleeding after menopause
Symptom : Vaginal spotting or bleeding after menopause, may be caused by changes in the vaginal tissue, that become thinner and fragile as estrogen levels decrease. In some cases, however, post-menopausal bleeding can be a symptom of gyneacological cancer.
Doctors Says : Never Ignore these kind of symptoms. Sometimes, it can be indicative of cancer of the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) or cancer of the cervix (mouth of the uterus).
2. A sudden excruciating headache
Symptom : Some times there chances of getting Excruciating Headache or Starts with Migraine headache which is gradually become more frequent and more severe.
Doctor Says : Never Ignore these kind of symptoms. Bleeding in the brain, stroke, blood vessel inflammation, meningitis or a brain tumor could cause a headache that comes on like a thunderclap, accompanied by shooting pain. A headache that's accompanied by fever, a stiff neck, rashes, confusion, double vision, weakness, numbness or speaking difficulty, needs immediate medical attention.
3. Unexplained weight loss
Symptom : Losing weight without exercising, is a matter of concern. If you lose 5% of body weight in a month, or more than 10% in 6 to 12 months,
Doctor Says : Never Ignore these kind of symptoms, It could be an overactive thyroid, liver disease, depression and even cancer. Unexplained and sudden weight loss could be a symptom of diabetes, where the body starts losing lean body mass. It could also point to depression, tuberculosis or AIDS.
4. Feeling full after eating little
Symptom : Feeling stomach full even after eating very little than your regular quantity that you were taking some time back
Doctor says: Never Ignore these kind of symptoms, It could point to gastrointestinal problems, ranging from indigestion caused by acid reflux, to cancer. If this feeling lasts for weeks, clubbed with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, fever and chills, it calls for medical attention. The feeling of feeling full despite not eating enough, requires medical treatment, unless you are consuming a high-fibre supplement, which gives a high level of satiety.
5. Constant urge to urinate
Symptom : waking up to pee more than three, four times a night
Doctor Says : Never Ignore these kind of symptoms, it could indicate prostate problems, the onset of Type 2 diabetes or a bladder infection. Frequent passing of urine is commonly observed among elderly women. It may be due to repeated urinary tract infection, which is common after menopause.
6. Trouble seeing clearly
Symptom : Temporary loss of vision, difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body
Doctor Says : Blurred or decreased vision are classic signs of a stroke or a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) mini-stroke that sometimes lasts only minutes. A mini-stroke is caused by the blockage of blood supply to the brain. Therefore, symptoms like difficulty in seeing, speaking or moving require immediate medical care, to reduce the risk of brain damage.
7. Change in bowel habits
Mild diarrhoea that lasts more than a week, constipation that lasts more than two weeks, or the unexplained, sudden urge to exercise your bowels, are reasons to see a doctor. Stools that are black or tar-coloured must be checked. These symptoms could result from infection, digestive disorders or colon cancer.
8. Night sweats
Sweating at night is not normal. It could be a symptom of tuberculosis, AIDS or the Hodgkin's Disease, which is a lymphatic cancer.
17 December 2008
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