They seem harmless, but these ten alert signals should never be trivialized. According to Dr. Gérald Kierzek, it is better to consult without delay if they last or wrapped.
Extreme fatigue
You sleep enough, but you feel exhausted, emptied, as if each task became a test? This fatigue that nothing explains could hide much more than a simple blow of soft. “”It can reveal severe anemia, unheeded diabetes, thyroid disease, even cancer or heart failure“. And if it lasts more than two weeks despite the rest, or is accompanied by shortness of breath, weight loss or unusual pallor, it’s time to consult.
A very very intense headache
A dazzling, brutal headache, which nails you on the ground like a thunderbolt: it should not be hoped that it goes by itself. “”A sudden and intense headache can point out a cerebral hemorrhage (broken aneurysm) “ warns Dr. Kierzek. If this pain is associated with vomiting, stiff neck or vision disorders, or if it is simply unusual and persistent, it is a medical emergency.
Intermittent chest pain
No violent crisis, but a deaf discomfort, which comes and goes? “”Even if it is not a classic heart attack, intermittent discomfort can indicate an unstable angina or a pulmonary problem“Indicates the emergency room. This pain deserves all the more attention if it radiates in the left arm, the jaw, or is accompanied by cold sweats or discomfort, including in women.
An effortlessness of breath
Going up a few steps becomes difficult? Are you out of breath by speaking or even lying down? “This can reveal pulmonary embolism, severe asthma attack or heart failure” explains the doctor. If your lips are turning blue, don’t delay. Dr. Kierzek recommends evaluating the intensity via the NYHA classification: at stage IV, even washing or dressing becomes painful.
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Abnormal stools
A change in the appearance or frequency of your stool is never to be overlooked. “”Black or glairo-sangers can indicate hemorrhagic ulcer or colorectal cancer“He adds. If these signs persist for more than three days, especially with weight loss or abdominal pain, medical exploration is essential.
Palpitations and dizziness
Irregular beats or a feeling of fleeting floating may seem without gravity. Yet, “irregular beats can hide a cardiac arrhythmia, with a risk of stroke“Prevents the medical director of True Medical. These signs become disturbing if they are accompanied by syncope, confusion, chest or discomfort. Some connected objects can help detect them.
Legs that swell without reason
Sudden swelling, especially if it is asymmetrical, must immediately alert. “”Sudden edema may indicate deep venous thrombosis or renal or heart failure “ Note Dr. Kierzek. A leg more swollen than the other, red and painful, imposes a rapid diagnosis.
A persistent cough with a disturbing detail
You have been coughing for weeks, and you find a trace of blood? “”Bloody cough, even in small quantities, can reveal tuberculosis, lung cancer or embolism“Note the emergency doctor. Even in the absence of fever or weight loss, a cough of more than three weeks should never be ignored.
A constant thirst
Drink often, a lot, without feeling really hydrated? “”An impossible thirst to quench, especially if it is accompanied by frequent desires to urinate, can be the sign of a diabetes “ Note Dr. Kierzek. If this feeling lasts several days with unusual fatigue or blurred vision, a blood test is recommended.
Unexplained blues that multiply
A blue on the thigh? Nothing special, maybe. But several, and without apparent shock? “”Frequent and inexplicable bruises can reveal a coagulation disorder, leukemia or vitamin deficiency“Consider our expert. If you also notice nose bleeding or gums, it is high time to consult.