Basic Signs and symptoms of Health problems

[JOEYZ]

Signs of a heart attack
Some symptoms of a heart attack can happen a month or so before the heart attack.

Before a heart attack, women have had these symptoms:

unusual tiredness
trouble sleeping
problems breathing
indigestion
anxiety




During a heart attack, women have had these symptoms:

pain or discomfort in the center of the chest
pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness
If you have any of these symptoms, go to an emergency room right away or call 911.



Signs of a stroke
Signs of a stroke happen suddenly and are different from signs of a heart attack:

sudden or developing problems with speech
sudden or developing problems with sight
sudden or developing problems with balance and coordination
sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs
If you have any of these symptoms, go to an emergency room right away or call 911.

Symptoms of reproductive health problems
bleeding or spotting between periods
itching, burning, or irritation (including bumps, blisters, or sores) of the vagina or genital area
pain or discomfort during sex
severe or painful bleeding with periods
severe pelvic pain
unusual (for you) vaginal discharge of any type or color or with strong odor



Symptoms of breast problems
nipple discharge
unusual breast tenderness or pain
breast or nipple skin changes: ridges, dimpling, pitting, swelling, redness, or scaling
lump or thickening in or near breast or in underarm area, or tenderness



Symptoms of lung problems
coughing up blood
persistent cough that gets worse over time
repeated bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia
shortness of breath
wheezing



Symptoms of stomach or digestive problems
bleeding from the rectum
blood or mucus in the stool (including diarrhea) or black stools
change in bowel habits or not being able to control bowels
constipation, diarrhea, or both
heartburn or acid reflux (feels like burning in throat or mouth)
pain or feeling of fullness in stomach
unusual abdominal swelling, bloating, or general discomfort
vomiting blood




Symptoms of bladder problems
difficult or painful urination
frequent urination or loss of bladder control
blood in urine
feeling the urge to urinate when bladder is empty



Symptoms of skin problems
changes in skin moles; moles that are no longer round or that turn blacker
frequent flushing and redness of face and neck
jaundice (skin and whites of eyes turn yellow)
painful, crusty, scaling, or oozing skin lesions that don’t go away or heal
sensitivity to the sun
small lump on skin that is smooth, shiny, and waxy (red or reddish-brown)



Symptoms of muscle or joint problems
muscle pains and body aches that are persistent, or that come and go often
numbness, tingling (pins and needles sensation) or discomfort in hands, feet, or limbs
pain, stiffness, swelling, or redness in or around joints



Symptoms of emotional problems
Note: These symptoms can have a physical cause and are usually treatable.

anxiety and constant worry
depression: feeling empty, sad all the time, or worthless
extreme fatigue, even when rested
extreme tension that can’t be explained
flashbacks and nightmares about traumatic events
no interest in getting out of bed or doing regular activities, including eating or sex
thoughts about suicide and death
seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)
seeing things differently from what they are (delusions)
“baby blues” that haven’t gone away two weeks after giving birth and seem to get worse over time
thoughts about harming yourself or your baby after giving birth


Symptoms of headache problems
Note: This does not include everyday tension headaches.

headaches between the eyes
headaches that come on suddenly
headaches that last longer than a couple of days
seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines and temporary vision loss before a headache starts
spreading pain in face that starts in one eye
severe pain on one or both sides of head with upset stomach, nausea, or vision problems


Symptoms of eating or weight problems
extreme thirst or hunger
losing weight without trying
desire to binge on food excessively
desire to vomit on purpose
desire to starve (not eat at all)

[ewantheking]

hope i don't get any of these

[stellar7]

great post. props.

[IronCross]

A lot of good reasons to get a regular check-up!