This document lists 10 symptoms that should never be ignored, including unexplained weight loss, persistent fever, shortness of breath, changes in bowel habits, severe headaches, seeing flashes of light, temporary loss of vision/movement/speech, feeling full after eating little, changes in mental status, and excessive thirst. Each symptom is accompanied by possible underlying medical causes that should be evaluated by a doctor.

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2. 10 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
To some, this may not seem
like a bad thing at all. However,
any unexplained weight loss of
10lbs in a 6-12 month period is
cause for concern.
Possible Causes:
•Thyroid Disorders
•Liver Disease
•Cancer
•Crohn’s Disease
•Heart Failure
•Diabetes

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2. Persistent Fever
A persistent, low-grade fever of
100.4 that last for more than a
week.
Possible Causes:
• Infection
• Cancer
• Side effect of medication
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Pulmonary Embolism

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3. Shortness of Breath
Getting winded after climbing a
flight of stairs or going for a jog
is completely normal. If you
experience difficulty breathing
while laying down or at rest,
this can be a sign of something
serious.
Possible Causes:
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Asthma
• Blot Clot in the Lungs
• Anxiety or Panic Attack

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4. Change In Bowel Habits
Any unexplained changes in
bathroom habits can indicate
trouble. Seek medical advice if
you notice blood in your stool,
diarrhea that lasts more than a
week or constipation that lasts
more than two weeks.
Possible Causes:
• Bacterial or Viral Infection
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Colon Cancer

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5. Severe Headaches
We all get a headache or two
and they are usually no cause
for alarm. However, if the
headache is more severe than
usual and is accompanied by
fever, neck stiffness, confusion
and weakness, it can be
serious – especially if you’re
over 50.
Possible Causes:
• Stroke
• Aneurism
• Brain Tumor

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6. Seeing Flashes of Light
If you notice sudden, bright
flashes of light, immediate
medical attention is needed.
Fast surgical intervention could
save you from permanent
blindness.
Possible Causes:
• Retinal Detachment

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7. Temporary Loss of Vision,
Movement or Speech
A sudden temporary loss of
motor skills, vision or
communication skills should be
taken very seriously. These
symptoms can vary from
numbness to paralysis and
signify a need for immediate
medical attention.
Possible Causes:
• Stroke

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8. Feeling Full After Eating
Little Food
If you’re feeling full faster than
normal and have noticed this
along with persistent nausea
and/or vomiting, it’s time to see
the doctor.
Possible Causes:
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Ovarian Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer

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9. Change in Mental Status
No, being a bad mood doesn’t
count. However, drastic
changes in behavior such as
disorientation, confusion,
hallucinations or sudden
aggressive behavior can be
serious.
Possible Causes:
• Stroke
• Medication Side Effects
• Head Injury
• Low Blood Sugar

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10. Excessive Thirst
We all know that staying
hydrated is essential for overall
health. Severe thirst, even after
drinking adequate amounts of
fluid, can often being a sign of
an underlying medical issue.
Possible Causes:
• Diabetes
• Internal Bleeding
• Kidney Failure
• Liver Failure
• Heart Failure