6 pains you should never ignore
There are some pains that will go away with time and rest, and then there are other pains you should never ever ignore. If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor – ASAP.
1. Tooth pain that wakes you up
It could be teeth grinding, and frequent grinding could cause nerve inflammation within the tooth and the protective enamel to wear away. See your dentist to find the root of the problem.
2. “Thunderclap” headache
If you experience head pain that is sudden and severe (and accompanied with dizziness and blurred vision) call emergency services. It could be an aneurysm and quick action is necessary.
3. Dull stomach pain that gets stronger as it moves lower
If the pain gets more intense over a 24-hour period as it moves to the right of your stomach, go straight to the doctor. It might be appendicitis and if it is, you’re likely going to need surgery. A burst appendix can be dangerous.
4. Back pain and fever
Don’t just attribute a fever, nausea and back pain to a stomach bug. If left untreated, it could develop into a kidney infection. It’s best to see your doctor to work out the cause of your symptoms.
5. Tender spot on calves
A small painful area on your legs could be deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the deep veins. DVT is most likely if you’ve recently taken a car or long pain ride. If your leg is very swollen and the pain getting worst, see your doctor immediately. If it’s not, you can wait a day but don’t put it off as the blood clot could increase in size.
6. Unexplained ache between your shoulder blades
This could be a heart attack. Inexplicable pain between the shoulder blades is more common in women, as are jaw pain, shortness of breath and nausea. If you have these symptoms, call emergency services immediately.
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