Table of contents:
- 1. Chest pain
- 2. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- 3. Experiencing significant weight loss
- 4. Getting fatter, especially in the stomach
- 5. Leg cramps when walking or climbing stairs
- 6. Have very dry skin
- 7. There are changes in the breasts of women
- 8. One part of the body is swollen
Maybe you have or even frequently feel various symptoms such as pain in the chest, sudden weight loss, and other symptoms. You sometimes feel these symptoms occasionally and come and go, but you never ignore them because they are considered unimportant. Even though these symptoms can be symptoms of disease, because you are not aware of them these symptoms will get worse and make your disease worse. What are the symptoms of dangerous diseases that are often overlooked?
1. Chest pain
If you experience chest pain, feel tightness, and are depressed even for a short time, don't underestimate it, because it could be a sign of heart disease. Another possibility is a disturbance in the digestive system such as the return of food to the throat from the stomach. This disorder is not life-threatening but is a chronic disease that can be experienced for a long time.
2. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Shortness of breath during normal times - not during exercise or strenuous physical activity - can result from something obstructing the airways. This condition usually occurs if you have asthma, chronic bronchial inflammation, and pneumonia. Even shortness of breath can be a symptom of heart and blood vessel disease.
3. Experiencing significant weight loss
Have you ever experienced weight loss when you didn't plan or program? A weight loss of 5% from the previous total body weight for 6 months is a sign that there is a disturbance in the body's metabolism. One of the causes that may make you lose weight is cancer, diabetes mellitus, hormonal disorders, problems with the thyroid gland, and experiencing severe depression.
4. Getting fatter, especially in the stomach
Are your pants getting tighter and unbuttonable? If so, then you have to be careful. This indicates that you have gained weight and accumulated fat in the abdomen. Accumulation of fat in the abdomen is a very dangerous condition and can increase a person's risk of coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke.
5. Leg cramps when walking or climbing stairs
Most people often experience cramps in their legs and will go away within a few moments if they rest. However, leg cramps that don't heal even after resting can be a sign of a problem with the leg arteries due to clogged arteries. If these cramps are not further examined, it is not impossible that a person will lose their legs due to the tissue in the dead legs from not getting food from the bloodstream.
6. Have very dry skin
Is your skin always dry and even flaking off on its own? Some experts say that if a person has very dry skin, it can be due to lack of nutrients such as zinc or disorders of the thyroid gland. This should be consulted by a dermatologist. Usually, the treatment given is supplements and lotion.
7. There are changes in the breasts of women
If you are not breastfeeding but your breasts look abnormal, such as the color of the skin on the breasts changing, lumps, discomfort, and nipple discharge, then you need to be suspicious. Immediately consult a doctor who is an expert if you experience this. Because this condition includes some of the symptoms of breast cancer.
8. One part of the body is swollen
If you feel that one of your bodies is swollen, whether it is in your feet, hands, or other places, then immediately consult a doctor. Swelling or an increase in mass in one of the organs in the body can be caused by various mild to severe medical conditions, such as tumors and cancer. while swelling in the legs can also be caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. Edema is a sign and symptom of degenerative diseases, such as heart failure and kidney failure.
