Symptoms Never To Ignore
Most of us would call a doctor if we suddenly had blinding head pain, or our body went numb, but there are some life-threatening symptoms that aren’t so obvious that you should never ignore:
#1: Severe back pain: Which isn’t helped by heat, rest and over-the-counter pain meds. Experts say that if the pain’s not related to exercise, sudden severe back pain can be a sign of kidney stones, or an aneurysm. A dangerous weakening of the aorta just above the kidneys. And if it bursts, you’ll die in minutes. An aneurysm can be successfully treated with blood-pressure meds, or surgery. So, get help fast!
Another symptom to never ignore: A sharp pain in the abdomen. The area between your ribs and hips is packed with organs, and a stabbing pain could mean a potentially-fatal infection from appendicitis, pancreatitis, or an inflamed gallbladder. The only answer is surgery.
Then there’s transient chest pain. That’s a heavy ache that comes on suddenly, then goes away just as fast, but otherwise, you feel fine. It could be indigestion or a heart attack. From a blood clot that completely cut off the flow of blood to one part of your heart.
Experts say that half of the deaths from heart attacks occur within 4 hours of the first symptoms. So, get medical attention ASAP.
The final symptoms never to ignore: Leg pain with swelling. Specifically, your calf is killing you. It’s swollen and tender to the touch, and it may even feel warm. It could be deep-vein thrombosis, a blood clot in your lower leg. Even rubbing your leg can send the clot straight to your lung, where it can kill you. So, get medical attention immediately.
#1: Severe back pain: Which isn’t helped by heat, rest and over-the-counter pain meds. Experts say that if the pain’s not related to exercise, sudden severe back pain can be a sign of kidney stones, or an aneurysm. A dangerous weakening of the aorta just above the kidneys. And if it bursts, you’ll die in minutes. An aneurysm can be successfully treated with blood-pressure meds, or surgery. So, get help fast!
Another symptom to never ignore: A sharp pain in the abdomen. The area between your ribs and hips is packed with organs, and a stabbing pain could mean a potentially-fatal infection from appendicitis, pancreatitis, or an inflamed gallbladder. The only answer is surgery.
Then there’s transient chest pain. That’s a heavy ache that comes on suddenly, then goes away just as fast, but otherwise, you feel fine. It could be indigestion or a heart attack. From a blood clot that completely cut off the flow of blood to one part of your heart.
Experts say that half of the deaths from heart attacks occur within 4 hours of the first symptoms. So, get medical attention ASAP.
The final symptoms never to ignore: Leg pain with swelling. Specifically, your calf is killing you. It’s swollen and tender to the touch, and it may even feel warm. It could be deep-vein thrombosis, a blood clot in your lower leg. Even rubbing your leg can send the clot straight to your lung, where it can kill you. So, get medical attention immediately.
