Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)–Many people usually try to avoid seeing a doctor as much as possible, but there are some cases that may require urgent medical attention.
And the Omani Ministry of Health published, on Facebook, 10 symptoms of disease that can not be ignored at all… What are the most prominent?
Losing weight for no apparent reason
If you lose 5% of your body weight in less than 6 months without clear reasons, it may be a sign of health problems, most notably:
- Intestinal problems that affect the absorption of nutrients
- Depression
- Thyroid disease and undiagnosed diabetes
- cancer incidence
Swellings appearing on the body
The Omani Ministry of Health indicated that these swellings may be:
- Non-serious lumps, i.e. benign tumors
- Tumors as a result of abnormal divisions, i.e. malignant tumors
- The presence of thickening of the skin in a certain area
It is very important to consult a doctor and get the necessary tests done.
chest pain
It may be caused by:
- Heart attack
- Lung clot
- The occurrence of spasm in the small muscles between the ribs
- costochondritis, i.e. costochondritis
- Other causes of heartburn
The Omani Ministry of Health stated that sudden chest pains, which may last longer than 15 minutes with pain spreading to the arms, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, and coughing up blood, require urgent medical help.
Change in bowel function
Bowel cancer is one of the most serious cancers that can affect people. Therefore, it is important not to ignore a change in bowel movement, such as:
- Change in the shape of the stool, with constipation or diarrhea
- A general slowing of the bowel movement
Medical advice should be sought if these changes persist for more than two weeks.
Unexpected blood loss from any part of the body
- cough with blood
- Redness or dark spots in the vomit
- Bleeding after menopause
- Bleeding after marital relations
Difficulty swallowing that is associated with problems
If you have persistent or increasing difficulty swallowing, with or without pain, you should consult your doctor.. It may be the result of:
- Sore throat or tonsils
- Muscle weakness with age
- Neurological problems
Annoying cough or shortness of breath
It may be because:
- Congestive heart
- Other lung diseases
- harmful chemicals
- Bronchial irritation, i.e. asthma
If the condition persists for more than 3 weeks with:
- Coughing up blood, losing weight, or noticing a lump in your neck
- persistent cough
It is important to seek medical help.
Feeling the same pain for more than 3 weeks
Examples cited by the Omani Ministry of Health included:
- headache
- Indigestion
- Abdominal pain
- Genital pain
- chest pain
This is dangerous when associated with weight loss and fatigue, as well as lethargy or a change in bowel function. A doctor should be consulted immediately.
changes in the skin
- Increased skin color on the neck and skin folds
- Skin change to bronze or other colors
- New polyps may be a sign of skin cancer, internal disease, a genetic syndrome, or ovarian cysts.
- Changes in the nails
- Changes in skin firmness and dryness caused by high blood pressure and kidney problems
No voice or throat pain for more than 3 weeks
The Omani Ministry of Health indicated the importance of consulting a doctor for necessary tests when the voice or throat pain has disappeared for more than 3 weeks due to:
- muscle problems
- Vocal cord inflammation, which may cause hoarseness
- nerve problems