Ten symptoms not to ignore.

There are more details of the health problems associated with symptoms at site.

Sometimes a checkup taken after a warning sign can show something that can be treated, which if ignored will kill.

clipped from www.abc.net.au by Peter Lavelle "Ignore it and it'll go away." That's a pretty common reaction to unexplained symptoms like an ache or a pain, or perhaps a bout of nausea or indigestion. And that approach can be quite sensible – doctors often take this approach with patients too. On the other hand, some symptoms are warnings of serious underlying disease and we absolutely must do something about them researchers from the Mayo clinic in the US have compiled a list of the ten symptoms that require immediate medical attention, because they're likely to indicate serious disease. Unexplained weight loss. Persistent fever. Unexplained changes in bowel habits. Chest pain Sudden unexplained headaches Sudden loss of function. Confusion. Shortness of breath. Flashing lights Hot, red or swollen joints. So these are the red light symptoms. Don't ignore them; they wont go away. Instead you should get a doctor's opinion as soon as possible. The longer you leave it, the more likely it is that it could turn nasty. More info Mayo Clinic