7 Body Pain Warning Signs Which One Should Not Ignore

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One could say that physical pain is part of our everyday life. We get it as a consequence of injury, illness, or intense exercise, in which case there's absolutely no reason to worry about it. Many types of physical body pain can in fact be explained without having to see a doctor, but when there's no apparent cause for your persistent headache or your nagging back pain, it is important to alert yourself and take action, as they could be signs of something more serious. Here are 7 types of pain you should never ignore.

1. Burning Pain or Numbness in the Legs or Feet

If you ever feel a burning pain or a numb/tingling sensation in the legs or feet, you could be suffering from neuropathy, or more specifically, diabetic neuropathy. Unfortunately, much like 23 million people in America, many individuals tend to ignore the symptoms of diabetes, leading to eventual serious consequences. The following are some other symptoms that would be present alongside this pain: • dry mouth • constant thirst and hunger • itchy dry skin • slow-to-heal wounds or cuts • frequent and urgent urination                                                     • blurred vision If any or a number of these symptoms arise, make sure you see a doctor immediately.

2. Unexplained, Persistent Pain in the Chest, Throat, Jaw, Arm, or Belly

As you might be aware, pain in the chest area is often more of a worrying case than not. In fact, chest pain or discomfort are often linked to serious cardiac problems. However, these problems could also be indicated through pain in the throat, jaw, arm, or stomach, in which case, attention should be given so as not to mistaken them for other ailments.  Acid reflux could also be experienced as a result of heart problems. So, if you observe any of these symptoms, make sure you do not overlook them.

3. An Excruciating Headache

Headaches are common pains we experience as a result of dehydration, sinus congestion, or stress, and could be avoided by drinking lots of water, using a neti pot, and making time for some meditation or restful sleep. However, if after trying out these possible solutions you see that your headache is still persisting in an unbearable manner, take it as a serious warning sign. Extreme cases are hard to ignore, but make sure you take urgent medical action, as causes for an extremely excruciating headache could signify brain bleeding.

4. Sudden or Nagging Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints, brought by a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, or physical strain, and sometimes also, chronic conditions. It is a bothersome pain that could cause unwanted discomfort. But if the pain is sharp and sudden, it could be an indication of a deadly tear in the aorta (aortic dissection), the main blood vessel connected to the heart. This is a critical condition, which must be given medical attention straight away. Furthermore, if you experience back pain between the shoulders, it could be a consequence of high blood pressure, circulation problems, diabetes and smoking, so make sure you get it seen to immediately.   5. Extreme Abdominal Pain Pain in the abdominal area may be linked to several health conditions, especially if it is sudden, sharp and intense. It may point to issues in the gallbladder (including gallstones), pancreatitis, stomach or intestinal ulcers, and inflammation or bursting of the appendix. Suffering from unusually extreme pain in the stomach or gut area calls for an immediate trip to the doctor. Investigating the problem early on would enable you to get necessary medical treatment as soon as possible. 6. Pain or Swelling in the Calves Experiencing calf cramps may not necessarily be a serious symptom, but when it is accompanied by swelling in the area, or the pain persists, it could hint at the presence of a life-threatening condition. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) becomes a life threatening condition when a piece of the blood clot breaks off and travels downstream through the heart into the pulmonary circulation system, and becomes lodged in the lung. Diagnosis and treatment of DVT is therefore essential, in order to prevent pulmonary embolism (a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs). One of the warning signs of DVT is in fact through pain or swelling in the calves, as well as: • warmth in the skin of the affected leg • red or discolored skin in the affected leg • visible surface veins It's also good to note that having flown recently may increase the risk of developing DVT. A doctor appointment must be made should the above symptoms be observed.   7. Odd, Vague, Unexplained Pain or Combined Pains Unlike the types of pain we've seen so far, there are certain ones that may not be concentrated in a particular area of the body, but are more spread out and subtle. However, you should not let these aches go unnoticed, since they could signify a less obvious underlying health problem, such as depression. This mental condition frequently causes unexplained chronic pain, and is anticipated by psychological problems such as lack of interest, inability to think effectively and focus, and becoming less social. If you notice signs like these, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or a counselor, so they can help you deal with the problem.

Heartburn Symptoms

Heartburn is the symptom of acid reflux and GERD; however, not everyone with acid reflux 

has heartburn and not everyone with heartburn has acid reflux. The symptom of heartburn 

can also be caused by other unusual things such as intestinal motility problems. Cardiac 

problems can also mimic heartburn and you should not confuse the two. Unexplained chest 

pain should be evaluated by an exercise stress test or EKG prior to an evaluation for 

gastrointestinal problems.

Many people have different acid reflux-related heartburn triggers, but most people have 

similar heartburn symptoms.

• A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone that occurs after eating and lasts 
• a few minutes to several hours.
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• Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down, or eating.
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• Burning in the throat -- or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat.
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• Difficulty swallowing.
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• Feeling of food "sticking" in the middle of the chest or throat.
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• Heartburn may cause chronic cough, sore throat, or chronic hoarseness.

Reporting these symptoms is usually all that is needed for your doctor to make the diagnosis 

of heartburn. However, your doctor may perform special tests to determine the severity of 

your problem or to monitor your treatment. Special tests may also be needed if you have 

unusual symptoms such as weight loss or suffer from the complications of GERD.

Is It Heartburn or a Heart Attack?

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons a person goes to the emergency room. 

While many of these patients are suffering from a heart attack, some actually may be 

experiencing severe heartburn.

Often, the pain caused by a heart attack and during a severe heartburn episode is so difficult 

to distinguish that sophisticated medical testing is needed to determine whether or not you 

are having a heart attack. To complicate matters even more, the two problems have many of 

the same symptoms and occur in similar types of people (For example, older age and 

overweight people.)

Signs more typical of heartburn include:

• A sharp, burning sensation just below the breastbone or ribs.
• Pain generally does not radiate to the shoulders, neck, or arms, but it can.
• Pain usually comes after meals, when lying on the back, when exercising or when experiencing anxiety.
• Symptoms usually respond quickly to antacids.
• Rarely accompanied by a cold sweat.

Signs more typical of angina (severe pain in chest area) or heart attack include:

• A feeling of fullness, tightness, or dull pressure or pain generally in the center of the chest.
• The feeling of a belt being tightened around your chest
• Sudden chest pain or pressure that worsens
• Dizziness
• Pain may spread to the shoulders, neck, jaw or arms
• Pain often responds quickly to nitroglycerin
• Shortness of breath
• Often accompanied by a cold sweat
• Possible light-headedness

If you have any pain that lasts for more than a few minutes or any warning signs of a heart 

attack, seek immediate medical attention. If there's any confusion about whether your 

symptoms are heartburn or a heart attack, also seek immediate medical attention.

VITAMIN F? F IS FOR FRIENDS

Why do I have a variety of friends who are all so different in 

character? How can I get along with them all? I think that each 

one helps to bring out a "different" part of me.With one of them I 

am polite. With another I joke. I sit down and talk about serious 

matters with one. With another I laugh a lot. I listen to one 

friend's problems. Then I listen to another one's advice for me.

My friends are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. When completed, 

they form a treasure box. A treasure of friends! They are my 

friends who understand me better than I understand myself.

They're friends who support me through good days and bad.

Real Age doctors tell us that friends are good for our health.

Dr. Oz calls them Vitamin F (for Friends) and counts the 

benefits of friends as essential to our well being. Research 

shows that people in strong social circles have less risk of 

depression and terminal strokes.

If you enjoy Vitamin F constantly you can be up to 30 years 

younger than your real age. The warmth of friendship stops 

stress and even in your most intense moments, it decreases 

the chance of a cardiac arrest or stroke by 50%.

I'm so happy that I have a stock of Vitamin F!

In summary, we should value our friends and keep in touch with 

them. We should try to see the funny side of things and laugh 

together and pray for each other.

In the tough moments.

Some of my friends are friends on line.

I know I am part of theirs because their names appear on my 

computer screen every day and I feel blessed that they care as 

much for me as I care for them.

If ever you don't see my name on your screen please 

remember that it is not because I have forgotten you but 

because something has happened to me.

I know as we age we can not be on line forever but we are 

making the best of it while we still can. While there is breath in 

me I will always keep in touch, as often as I can, and will not 

forsake you Ever. 

Thank you for being one of my Vitamins!

THE ALPHABETS OF LIFE !

A is  for apple,  and B is  for  boat,   That used to be right, but now it won't float!   Age  before beauty is what we once  said,  But let’s be a bit more realistic instead. Now The Alphabet: A's for arthritis;  B's the bad  back,  C's the  chest  pains, perhaps  car-di-ac? D is  for dental decay and  decline,  E is  for eyesight, can't read that top  line!   F is  for fissures and fluid  retention,  G is  for gas which I'd rather not  mention. H high  blood pressure--I'd rather it  low;  I for  incisions with scars you can  show.  J is  for joints, out of socket, won't  mend,  K is  for knees that crack when they  bend.  L 's  for libido, what happened to  sex?  M is  for memory, I forget what comes  next.  N is  neuralgia, in nerves way down  low;  O is  for osteo, bones that don't  grow! P for  prescriptions, I have quite a  few, just  give me a pill and I'll be good as  new!  Qis  for queasy, is it fatal or  flu?  R is  for reflux, one meal turns to  two. S is  for sleepless nights, counting my  fears,  T is  for Tinnitus; bells in my  ears!  U is  for urinary; troubles with  flow;  V for  vertigo, that's 'dizzy,' you  know.  W for  worry, now what's going  'round?  X is  for X ray, and what might be  found.   Yfor  another year I'm left here  behind,  Z is  for zest I still have-- in my  mind!  I've survived all the  symptoms, my body's  deployed,  And  I'm keeping countless doctors & technicians fully  employed & happy, as I'm a regular in their clinics or labs!  HAVE A GREAT DAY  !