Should I see a doctor today? – 10 important symptoms
If you have any of these as described below, you should see a doctor today. GP, A&E, urgent treatment specialist, hospital specialist .. wherever.
When should I go see a doctor?
It’s difficult to know when a symptom, ache, lump or bump warrants a check-up. No one teaches you at school when a symptom should set the alarm bells ringing. Often, these symptoms have simple explanations and are easily treatable. But some requite seeing a doctor today. We will now go through 10 physical symptoms, and one mental one.
What physical symptoms should you see your doctor today for?
Here are 10 symptoms that deserve your attention and you need to see a doctor today about. Our physical health is very important and you should recognise when to see a doctor.
1. Chest pain or shortness of breath
If you experience chest pain, tightness, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention, as it could be a sign of a heart attack, pulmonary embolus, heart failure or another serious condition.
2. Severe headache or confusion
Sudden severe headache, confusion, or disorientation can indicate a serious condition, such as a stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) or meningitis.
3. Fever above 39°C
4. Acute GI problem
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Severe abdominal pain. Persistent or severe abdominal pain may indicate appendicitis, gallstones, or other serious conditions; especially if accompanied by nausea, not easting, vomiting, or fever
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Being unable to have a poo, blood in your poo, or black poo
- Jaundice (yellow skin)
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5. Rapid weakness or numbness
Rapid weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, or speech disturbance, may indicate a stroke or other neurological condition.
6. Severe allergic reaction
7. Severe burn or wound or possible fracture
8. Rapid vision changes
9. Severe dizziness, or collapse
Recurring dizziness, fainting, collapse or falls can indicate underlying conditions like heart or brain disease, dehydration, or biochemical disorders. Most respond well to treatment.
10. Back pain
Numbness or tingling around the groin or buttocks, losing control of your bladder or bowels, or finding it difficult to urinate might mean the nerves at the base of the spine have become trapped, and so require a rapid neurosurgical operation.
What mental symptoms should you see your doctor today for?
Suicidal thoughts or feelings
These are just as important as physical symptoms. You need to see a doctor today.
