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Many of us think that we can self-medicate and body having to go to the doctor's surgery for minor ailments, especially in the face of the covid pandemic. After all, the medical services have enough on their plate. With it being easier than ever to have a quick search online to self-diagnose, avoiding the doctors has never been easier than ever. Especially if you are the type of person who will avoid medical intervention at all costs.




But at what cost to your health does this type of action mean to you? After all, a few words on a webpage about general non-specific ailments and symptoms, reassuring as they might be, cannot substitute for a face-to-face evaluation from a qualified professional. Can it?

With this in mind, what 3 symptoms do you need to make sure you visit your doctor about or head to your nearest healthcare clinic for treatment?

Breathlessness

Sudden and unexplained breathlessness is always a cause for concern and should be investigated. There are several causes for why you might become breathless. From the onset of asthma to fighting a respiratory illness or something more sinister. It would be best if you always got this checked out regardless of your age. If you have breathlessness and other symptoms such as loss of appetite, cough, fever, or fatigue, it is important to visit your doctor to rule out more serious issues such as mesothelioma cancer.

Chest Pains

We've all been there, a pain in your chest, and you are worried about the signs of a heart attack! Did you know the signs of a heart attack present differently in women than in men? Almost all present differently from how they are represented on TV? The last thing you want is for you to head to the emergency room to find out it was just a bad case of heartburn. However, it pays to be sure of the cause of your chest pain. So if you feel any numbness or tingling in your left arm, your chest pain is accompanied by nausea or dizzy spells, a feeling of tightness or heaviness in the chest, get it checked out immediately.

Dizzy Spells

There are many reasons why you might be feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Some are relatively mild causes and can be attributed to ear canal infections causing issues such as labyrinthitis. Vertigo is also a serious condition that warrants medical treatment, and unexplained dizziness should be checked immediately, especially if this isn't your only symptom. If you feel dizzy, you should avoid operating any machinery or driving as this can lead to an increased risk of accident or injury to yourself and others around you. Get yourself to a doctor who can investigate the cause of your dizziness and get you the right treatment.

Conclusion

While in many cases, self-diagnosing minor ailments may work for you to avoid a trip to your doctor, knowing when you should and shouldn't get your symptoms checked out will help you to make sure you are in the best health possible at all times.