Instruction
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Watch for weight changes. If you are dieting, it is a cause for concern. Rapid weight loss can signal many diseases. For example, hyperthyroidism, a disease in which the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones. In adulthood, quick weight loss can be triggered by cancer.
2
Often ill SARS? Then you watch how long the cough. It performs a protective function is during the discharge of sputum the bronchi and lungs are cleared. However, if the symptom becomes prolonged and lasts more than 3 weeks, it can be a symptom of serious pathology. For example, pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, oncological diseases. Will visit the doctor.
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Look for changes in the stool. Blood can occur when hemorrhoids, anal fissure, polyps in the intestine. Black stools can be caused by taking certain foods (such as beets, grapes, prunes) or medications (activated charcoal, iron, vitamin-mineral complexes). If the color changed for no apparent reason, it is possible that the body's internal bleeding, provoked by serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Be sure to consult with Coloproctology.
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Calculate how much fluid you drink per day. If the thirst occurs for no apparent reason and forces you to drink 2-3 liters of water a day is alarming. Refer to the endocrinologist to rule out diabetes. Among other reasons - kidney and thyroid.
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Keep a chart of the menstrual cycle. Unscheduled bleeding may start because of changes in hormonal levels, an unbalanced diet or following strict diets, oral contraceptives, and other reasons. Immediately contact your gynecologist.
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Remember how often you have heartburn. It can cause a lot of reasons, but the main overeating. When the stomach is constantly increased, the activity of the sphincter (the muscular valve between the stomach and the esophagus) is reduced. The result is eaten enters the esophagus, causing burning and pain. One-time manifestation of heartburn is not dangerous, but constant phenomenon, should consult a gastroenterologist to rule out digestive diseases.
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Draw an analogy mood, what is it with you today as it was yesterday, a week ago... If you faint not, very good. Constant depression - a reason to go to a therapist, during the period this state is often exacerbated chronic illnesses.
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Treat yourself sore throat, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs not more than three days. And then refer to the otolaryngologist. In the case of streptococcal tonsillitis or pharyngitis, the disease can go beyond the throat and hit the entire body.
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Regularly check vision. Sudden deterioration, the appearance of visual hallucinations in the form of dancing flies and stars - dangerous symptoms. Can occur retinal detachment and ischemic stroke. Be sure to make an appointment with the optometrist.