11 Cancer Symptoms That People Ignore
It is known that cancer – in any of its versions – is one of the diseases that has cost more lives in recent times. Something that hundreds of doctors have asked the world’s population to be alert to the slightest sign of disease and seek medical help to achieve an early diagnosis of the disease, especially cancer.
In order for you to take them into consideration as a possible early warning of cancer, the following will tell you 11 symptoms of this malady that people often ignore.
1. Frequent dry cough and hoarseness
Although the cough seems to be benign, when it comes out of nowhere, becomes persistent, and has bleeding, it is best to think about going to the doctor so that you can discover or rule out lung cancer.
With regard to hoarseness, it is a symptom of inflammation in the vocal cords and may be evidence of throat cancer or something similar.
2. Unexplained weight loss or gain
If you lose or gain weight from nothing without having changed your usual diet, it’s time to open your eyes and go to the doctor, this can be a sign of pancreatic cancer, stomach, esophagus or even lung cancer.
Another sign that many people ignore is the difficulty to swallow food or feel pain when swallowing, as this could be a sign of esophageal or throat cancer.
3. Changes in the intestinal routine
As for bowel habits, all people are different. While some often go to the bathroom, others suffer from constipation. An obvious sign that something is not working as it should is to notice the color of the stool or to see if they have blood, or if there is diarrhea or constipation and a strong desire to go to the bathroom, but at the time is an impossible task And accompanied by abdominal pain.
Add to the symptoms above symptoms of indigestion, cramps and unexplained stomach cramps, these should be enough signs that something is not right with your gut.
4. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Bleeding out of the usual menstrual cycle is nothing normal. This is a great indicator of problems with the uterus and cervix. If you also have bleeding it is best to go to the gynecologist as soon as possible and thus avoid an unpleasant surprise.
5. Unexplained tiredness and back pain
Lower back pain without cause may be evidence of ovarian cancer. If along with this pain you have fatigue or tiredness without an explanation then it is time to go to the doctor.
6. Jaundice
Jaundice is a yellowish color that the skin, mucous membranes and eyes acquire. It usually presents when there are liver-related problems such as hepatitis, or in its worst condition, liver cancer.
7. Changes in hairstyle
To prevent skin cancer it is advisable to wear sunscreen of high factor and even clothes more covered. If you still notice your spots or spots changing shape, color, size and your skin appear altered and peeling, it’s time to go to the dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
8. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
It is not normal for a healthy, non-asthmatic person in any previous period of your life to have these symptoms, so if you have trouble breathing, go to the doctor and rule out the possibility of lung cancer.
9. Frequent infections
If you notice frequent infections in you or any of your children and it takes them a long time to heal, no matter how hard you have tried some treatments. And if, in addition, the fever turns into something almost daily, then get a blood test and other tests because that may be a sign of leukemia.
10. Change in color of urine and frequent urination
Have you noticed your urine darker than normal or with a different smell? Also, do you often go to the bathroom to urinate and the urge is uncontrollable? If so, it is a sign that something is not at all right with your urinary system or your ovaries.
11. Frequent pain in the pelvis
Pelvic pain is not normal in a healthy woman and may be a sign that there are problems with your reproductive system. If there is swelling in the lower abdomen and during sexual intercourse, in addition to nausea, vomiting and frequent stomach cramps, it is best to go to the gynecologist soon, since it may be an early sign of cancer in the cervix or something simpler like ovarian cysts .
Although many of the symptoms may seem insignificant and manifestations of minor problems, the best thing to do is to go to your doctor to rule out the worst.
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