In many cases, when someone has a health emergency or is diagnosed with an illness, they can often point to some earlier health changes that they either didn’t recognize as problematic, or ignored in hopes that they would resolve themselves.
Some fortunate individuals are still able to get treatment and fix the problem in time. Others, however, are not so lucky. For this reason, it is crucial that you pay attention to what is happening both on and in your body. Many small health changes are nothing to worry about, but some could have life-altering consequences if they’re ignored.
Many of the following health changes could have multiple causes, and in most cases, even the changes on this list may not be serious. Despite this, if you notice any of them happening to you, you should see a doctor right away. If, by chance, they are signaling to you that something’s wrong, the earlier you can get a diagnosis, the higher your likelihood for a positive outcome.