Protect yourself from serious diseases and their consequences, pay attention to these symptoms and consult a doctor if you notice them.
First symptoms
Cough
- With a persistent cough lasting more than 4 weeks, it is not a fairy tale to consult a doctor. Especially if the person smokes, if the cough is accompanied by breathing difficulties, if it is accompanied by coughing up bloody phlegm. These can already be symptoms of the deadliest type of cancer, lung cancer, or of a serious disease such as COPD, i.e. chronic bronchitis, which is one of the main causes of death worldwide.
Change in urination habits
- If you have to go to the toilet more often than usual (especially at night), if you experience dribbling of urine, if the stimulus is extremely urgent, if urination is painful or difficult, you should consult a doctor, it is not a fairy tale. These symptoms may indicate an enlarged prostate or even a developing prostate tumor.
Changes in the testicles
- A palpable outgrowth, lump, heaviness, or any other change on the testicles should be seen by a doctor, it is not a fairy tale. These may indicate a dermatological problem, or even a testicular tumor.
Bloody stools / bloody urine
- Noticeable blood in the stool or urine is always a serious symptom, and there is no such thing as a fairy tale, even if it is not accompanied by pain, you should see a doctor! It may indicate the presence of inflammation or hemorrhoids, but it is also one of the first symptoms of kidney, bladder, and intestinal tumors.
Heartburn, difficulty swallowing
- Heartburn and difficulty swallowing can affect everyone, because they can be caused by heavy food, a stress reaction, or a simple sore throat. If, on the other hand, there are other symptoms associated with them, such as vomiting, rapid weight loss, and if the difficulty in swallowing becomes permanent, it is not a fairy tale, you must consult a doctor, because the possibility of esophageal and stomach tumors must be ruled out.
Changes in the mouth
- If you notice white or reddish spots, non-healing wound(s), growths in your mouth (especially on the gums or in the corner of the mouth), it is definitely recommended to see a doctor, it is not a fairy tale. It is worth knowing that bleeding gums and gum diseases can lead to the development of inflammation throughout the body. These symptoms, especially in the case of smokers, may indicate the development of oral cavity tumors.
Weight loss, fatigue, pain
- Most men do not take these symptoms seriously, although if weight loss, fatigue, or pain of uncertain origin lasts longer, it may indicate something wrong. From infections to mental illnesses such as depression, they can also be symptoms of pancreatic, stomach or lung cancer. Signs that are different from the norm for no apparent reason should be investigated with the help of a doctor, there is no fairy tale.
Source: Medibon
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