We have all done this: Connect the pains and pains to the WebMD symptoms, see that it could be “cancer” or “seasonal allergies” and quickly close the window and decide to ignore the problems that brought you there first.
Sometimes what affiliates are not really a big problem and will erase on their own, but how do you know when it is really more serious and you will have to see a professional? One of the site’s own experts says everything is in combination.
“As a doctor, I know that symptoms often do not exist in isolation, especially the most important,” said Neha Pathak, a member of the WebMD medical team in The Post. “Sometimes it is not only a symptom, but a cluster that indicates a serious health problem.
Pathak decomposed five combinations of symptoms that often equate to a serious illness, which you should “see as soon as possible.”
1. Pain pain + breath scarcity + dizziness/nausea
“If you experience chest pain along with breathing and dizziness, it could indicate a heart attack or other dangerous heart problem,” said Pathak.
It is estimated that 805,000 North -Americans suffer a heart attack every year, according to North -American Centers of control and prevention of diseases.
Pathak states that for women, in particular, nausea can accompany these cardiac symptoms and, above all, this symptom is often dismissed as stomach burns or usual discomfort.
“This cluster of symptoms requires immediate medical care to prevent complications that can endanger life. It could also point to lung problems or a blood clot.”
First breathing: When you struggle to achieve enough oxygen, doing -you breathe more, faster or deeper than usual, usually comes from heart or lung conditions, according to the Mayo clinic.
The symptom can start suddenly or last longer. The common causes include a heart attack, an irregular heartbeat or heart failure.
The NJ’s cardiovascular institute urges the search for medical help if your breathing is accompanied by the swelling of your ankles and feet, respiratory problems when you put flat, chills, coughs, high fever or sibilancies.
2. Serious headache + Vision changes + nausea/vomiting
If you get migraines, this can be regular occurrence, but if not, it can be more serious.
Serious headache, along with nausea and vision changes, “may indicate a neurological emergency such as stroke or increased pressure inside the skull. This combination of symptoms requires urgent care for evaluating a serious illness in the brain,” said Pathak
A stroke is struck when the blood flow into the brain is blocked or exploded by a blood vessel, sloping blood into the brain.
One -third of North -Americans have at least one of the main stroke risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity or diabetes. Age, sex, ethnicity and genetics can also influence your possibilities, according to the CDC.
3. Unexplained weight loss + fatigue + loss of appetite
Another red flag? A combined fall of weight, energy and appetite that could indicate hyperthyroidism or cancer.
“If you lose weight unwittingly, feel extremely tired and notice a loss of appetite, it could be a sign of a serious illness such as cancer, thyroid problems or a blood disorder,” he said.
“These symptoms, when combined, should request a visit from your doctor to rule out potentially serious underlying conditions.”
To reduce the risk of cancer, experts advise the adoption of a healthy, whole -food -based healthy diet, an active lifestyle, quit, reduce alcohol consumption, overcome symptoms and complete cancer projections for their age group.
4. Sudden or weak rules (on the one hand) + difficulty talking + facial fall
Pathak emphasized that while this impeccable Trinity is the classic warning sign of a stoke, suddenly experimenting any of these symptoms requires urgent medical care.
“Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body, combined with difficulty talking or falling facial, should never be ignored,” he warned. “Time is crucial to treating cerebrovascular accidents so patients need medical help immediately.”
Each year, more than 795,000 north -Americans suffer a stroke, that is, every 40 seconds. It states approximately 140,000 lives per year, representing 1 in 20 deaths across the country and is the main cause of disability.
5. Serious abdominal pain + nausea/vomiting +/- fever
“If it is severe abdominal pain and nausea, with or without fever, it can be a serious infection, such as appendicitis, a gallbladder problem or a gastrointestinal problem that could require surgery,” said Pathak.
About 7% of North -Americans will get appendicitis during their lifetime. Appendicitis occurs that the appendix becomes inflamed and sometimes requires surgery, according to the Mayo clinic.
The appendix is a bag that moves away from the colon and can be inflamed and filled with pus due to a virus, infection or parasite. When it breaks, if not treated, it can endanger life.
To rule out an appendicitis, some experts recommend the “jump test”, in which patients are asked to jump and if the action causes them to be doubled in pain, the appendicitis is a culprit.
If you experience this combination of abdominal pain, nausea and fever, Pathak recommends looking for medical treatment immediately.
“These symptoms often indicate the need for urgent care so people should not wait to check.”
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