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10 Symptoms That Mean You Should See Your Doctor

Shortness of breath

Sudden shortness of breath combined with chest pain could be a sign of a heart attack, a pulmonary embolism (blood clot), or a collapsed lung.

Chest pain

There are several medical problems that could cause chest pain, many of which aren’t serious, such as pulling a muscle.

Allergic reactions

Allergic reactions can range from mildly annoying (itchy rash, for example) to life-threatening, called anaphylaxis.

Severe headache

Everyone gets a headache now and then, and some of us get headaches regularly.

Coughing blood

Sputum (phlegm) with blood is called hemoptysis. The sudden start of hemoptysis along with chest pain could be due to a pulmonary embolism.

Severe abdominal pain

Mild abdominal pain is often something that passes, but if you have abdominal pain after a trauma, or with bloody stools, fever, abdominal swelling.

Sudden changes in vision

Sudden loss of vision in either or both eyes, sudden severe pain in your eye.

Lower back pain

Back pain can be caused by everyday activities, overdoing the physical activities or not being active enough.

High or persistent fever

Your body uses fever to try to fight infection.

Fainting

People faint for many reasons. They may be too warm, see something that frightens them, or may have low blood sugar from skipping a meal.

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