Your body says a lot about your health. Whenever some disease process is going on in your body, it starts showing subtle signs and symptoms. It is totally up to you if you pick these signals and see a doctor immediately or ignore them until the condition has progressed.
It is always wise to keep a close eye on your body and notice small changes that can be associated with diseases. Here, we are going to discuss some early signs of diseases that can help.
Cancer
Weight loss is a dangerous symptom and should never be ignored. It can signify many diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, and AIDS. If you are eating normal or even more than normal but still losing weight then you need to make a doctor visit immediately. Other symptoms of cancer include loss of appetite, fever, lumps and bumps in the body.
Diabetes
Diabetes causes weight loss, increased hunger, increased thirst, and increased frequency of urination in the initial stages. You also feel low on energy. As the disease progresses, you might start to experience complications, such as kidney problems, loss of sensations or weird sensations, and blurred vision.
Hypertension
Frequent severe headaches that do not go away easily even after taking a painkiller are a symptom of hypertension or high blood pressure. You can also have visual disturbances along with headaches. Frequent nose bleeds, pounding heart, and shortness of breath are also symptoms. Take your headaches seriously if they come back again and again.
Arrhythmia
Do you often notice that your heartbeat gets fast and irregular at once? It can be a sign of a dangerous underlying heart condition called arrhythmia. A thyroid condition can also lead to arrhythmia. You might have episodes of unconsciousness followed by arrhythmia. See your doctor to get your workup done.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. It presents with weight gain, sleepiness, low blood pressure, constipation, low mood, intolerance to cold, and skin changes. This condition can also affect your fertility, and your periods may become irregular.
Depression
Depression is a common condition these days. The most important part of psychological illnesses is to identify them and seek help. Depression causes low mood, low self-esteem, loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia etc. The patient usually isolates himself or herself and even stops taking part in daily activities. There is a lack of hope.
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins of legs. You can have swelling and redness in your calves. It also causes pain, especially on walking. You can also experience skin discoloration. This condition requires immediate attention because the blood clot may dislodge and go to your brain to cause a stroke.
Stomach Ulcers
Stomach ulcers are a painful condition that not only causes discomfort but can also lead to stomach perforation that is a life-threatening complication. You can feel indigestion, acidity, abdominal pain when you have stomach ulcers. These ulcers can also be due to a bacterial infection that needs proper eradication therapy.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
It is an autoimmune joint condition that is characterized by joint stiffness and pain. Due to inflammation, the joints become red, hot, and swollen. It mostly starts with the small joints of the hands. This is a debilitating disease and can lead to deformity and loss of function. Seeing a doctor at the early stages can delay the progression.
Asthma
Asthma is a kind of respiratory allergy. It causes shortness of breath, tightness of chest, and cough. You experienced these symptoms when you are exposed to the thing that you are allergic to. Asthma is aggravated by cold, pollen exposure, exercise or animal fur exposure, etc.
