We know that our bodies constantly changes as we grow old. Most of the changes we can see externally are only a part of what really happens to our body. Therefore, we should also be aware of the changes that happen inside our body and the signs that it exhibits. These signs are essential and important, mostly life saving. But most of the times we only pay attention to these signs when we are already sick and sometimes the illness is already severe before we have it diagnosed and checked.
In this article, we are presenting some warning signs and help you recognize it. If you can recognize these early signs, you can prevent various illnesses, including cancer even on early stages.
16 Warning Signs of Cancer
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
The most common sign that you may have cancer is an unexplained weight loss. This is true in early stages of lung and breast cancer. The weight loss usually comes from cancer cells hinders the functions of the liver. This is also the initial sign that you may have colon or other digestive cancers.
2. Chronic Heartburn
Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer may show initial signs of chronic heartburn. So if you are experiencing heartburn, have it checked as soon as possible.
If you are experiencing a change in the bowel movements lasting for more than a month, it could be a sign that you have bowel cancer. If you have irregular bowel movements, then you should go check with your doctor.
4. Difficulty Swallowing
Do you have trouble swallowing when you are eating? Pain or burning sensation when swallowing food may be a sign of esophageal, lung or throat cancer.
5. Frequent Fevers or Infections
Cancer of the lymphoma may exhibit signs in your body through persistent or prolonged fever. So if you have fever that keeps coming back, you may need to visit your doctor.
6. Unexplained Fatigue
If you are feeling constant weakness and fatigue, it might be a symptom of various cancer types.
7. Shortness of Breath
If you constantly experience shortness of breath and wheezing, you may have lung cancer as the cancer cells presses against and narrows the lung airways.
8. Chronic Cough
If you have persistent and irritating cough with chest pain, it might be a symptom of leukemia and lung tumors.
9. Bloating
If you have unexplained and sudden abdominal bloating accompanied by pelvic pain, it may be a sign of ovarian cancer.
10. Jaundice
Jaundice or more commonly exhibited by the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes is one of the most evident sign of liver cancer or gall bladder disease.
11. Unusual Swelling or Lumps in the Body
If you notice any unusual lumps or swelling on your breasts, testicles, groin, neck, abdomen, or underarms which does not subside, it may indicate cancer tumors.
12. Changes in Moles
Moles are usually harmless, but if you notice they change in size and appearance and starts to cause pain, have it checked by your doctor. It may be cancer that is starting to propagate.
13. Changes in Nails
Your nails may also exhibit signs that something is happening with your body. So if you notice that your nails are changing in color or appearance, it may be a sign of several types of cancers, such as skin, liver, or lung cancer.
14. Abdominal Pain
If you experience sudden pelvic or lower abdominal pain, which doesn’t go away. It might be ovarian, breast, colon, rectum or uterine cancer. Go and see your doctor.
15. Unexplained Pain
If you suffer from chronic and unexplained pain which lasts for about a month, it is usually related with bone or testicular cancer.
16. Abnormal Bleeding
If you notice blood in your urine or in your stools, it might mean that you have bladder, kidney, or bowel cancer. For women, bleeding between periods or after menopause might be a sign of uterus cancer.
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