“Health is wealth” as they say, but it is easy to let the hustle and bustle of life and family distract you from health warning signs that your body may be presenting. Whether you work a 9-5 job, are a full time dad or consistently have a busy and stressful schedule with other life commitments, you may be at risk of missing some warning signs.
In this post, you will learn the signs of some serious health issues so that you can stop these problems in their tracks and visit your nearest GP for advice.
Indications Of A Serious Illness
It is important to know that not all illnesses and health issues present themselves in an obvious manner. Instead, some can go unnoticed for years. A common issue that happens with patients, is that they mistake their symptoms for something much less serious like muscle pains, the cold, fatigue etc. The problem is when the symptoms do not subside and continue for long periods of time, or do not ease with medication or treatments.
Chest Pain
One of the leading health concerns we face in the UK is chest pain. It is a clear warning sign that a patient may be facing a cardiac arrest. Sometimes, the pain can be minor and can be mistaken for muscular pain. But in reality, it can be due to the increased pumping rate of the heart. There are different reasons for having a heart attack like age, cholesterol levels, stress, blood pressure and diabetes.
Some cardiac specialists have enlisted ECG as a requirement for men’s health checks. The graph is the litmus test for the standard functionality of the heart. Hence why ignoring chest pain can lead to severe health consequences.
Pain In Abdominal Region
Your digestive system is present in the abdominal region. Therefore, any severe pain can indicate extreme trouble. People often underestimate abdominal pain due to internal gas or diarrhea. There is also a chance that you could be suffering from a stomach ulcer which can be caused by an unhealthy and unbalance diet. Stomach ulcers are common and can cause extreme pain.
A more serious condition that could be causing abdominal pain is colon cancer. Colon cancer is prevailing day by day, and people are losing their lives due to the late diagnosis of the disease. Which is why it is important to get consistent abdominal pain checked out if you are concerned.
Shortness Of Breath
Doctors usually observe breathing patterns during men’s health check up’s. Shortness of breath can be caused by exposure to different micro-organisms and pollutants. This warning symptom can be a sign of any respiratory disease that has affected the lungs. Health issues such as covid, influenza, lung cancer and T.B. can all lead to shortness of breath and frequent coughing.
Final Words
If you are experiencing any of these warning signs or any other symptom that is unusual to your body and does not subside within a few days, it is beneficial to your life to get it checked out for treatment and early diagnosis. Often, these symptoms are caused by very simple issues that can be resolved with short treatments and medicines. But in severe cases, this may not be possible which is why you should be aware of any changes happening in your body that feel abnormal.
