Monday, September 12, 2011

Signs of disease emergence

Did you ever suddenly felt dizzy, abdominal pain, and vision was blurred? Maybe it's a sign that your health is being compromised.

Is a good idea you recognize the 7 (seven) a list of signs and symptoms that need attention, related disease threats that may happen to you.

1. Weight loss without knowing reason
Losing weight may suddenly sound like a dream come true. But the condition can actually be a sign of the onset of health problems. If you lose up to 10 percent of your weight over the last six months - for example, if you weight 68 pounds then you are reduced as much as 7 pounds - you should immediately consult with your doctor.


Weight loss with no known cause can trigger a variety of serious conditions, including very active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, depression, heart disease, cancer or malabsorption.

2. high fever
Fever is not always a sign of danger. Fever plays an important role in fighting infection. If you ever have a fever for more than three days, you should consult with a doctor.

High fever is a signal of a hidden infection, which may cause urinary tract infections or tuberculosis. In some cases of cancer, like lymphoma, can cause prolonged or persistent fever. If you experience high fever of about 39.4 degrees Celsius or more, consult with your doctor as soon as possible.

3. shortness of breath
Shortness of breath that feels worse than a stuffy nose is a strong signal has occurred health problems. Feeling short of breath when lying is a symptom that needs to be evaluated. Causes of shortness of breath may be due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), heart and lung disease other problems.

4. Bowel disorders
Consult with doctor if you notice changes that are unusual or unexplained bowel-related problems such as:

* Bloody bowel movements, black or sticky
* Diarrhea or constipation
* Bowel movements suddenly (inexplicably)

Changes in bowel habits may indicate a bacterial infection, such as campylobacter or salmonella - or a viral infection and parasites. Meanwhile other risks in it such as irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer.

5. Confusion or personality changes
Seek medical attention if you experience:

* Confused suddenly
* Confused about time or place (disorientation)
* Having problems with concentration or memory
* Changes in personality or behavior, such as being aggressive

Changes in behavior or thinking may be caused by many problems, including infections, anemia, low blood sugar, dehydration or mental health condition. Sometimes certain medications can contribute to confusion or personality changes.

6. early satiety
If you often feel full more quickly than usual (with a small portion), it's good to see a doctor immediately conduct examinations. Feeling of fullness in question, may also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, bloating, and weight loss. If so, be sure to tell your doctor about the signs and symptoms as well.

Chances are, the cause of satiety is due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or commonly known as GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome. In some cases, more serious problems such as pancreatic cancer can be a trigger factor.

7. Sensitive to light
Vision problems caused by light sometimes shows the development of migraine disease. Immediate medical care can help prevent permanent vision loss. Migraine is a throbbing headache that is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting. Patients are usually sensitive to light, sounds and even smells.

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