A lot of people think that a headache is just a headache and that it isn’t important. Nonetheless no pain should ever be ignored because it is the body’s way of telling you that there is something wrong.
If you know your body well enough you will know when to get alarmed and when the pain is something that lacks importance.
1. Headaches
While most people usually ignore headaches, in some cases it is important to get help. If you have a cold most probably it is just a sinus headache. Nonetheless it is also possible to have a brain tumor or brain hemorrhage.
No matter what kind of pain you have, if you don’t know where it comes from, it is best to see a doctor.
2. Throbbing tooth
A lot of people feel pain when they eat something cold. In the majority of the cases this is caused by nerve damage. It is possible that the pearly white surrounding the nerve is cracked or that it rotted from the inside. If you don’t take care of the problem fast, the bacteria from the mouth could infect the nerve.
3. Pain in your side
If you feel sharp pain in your side that is accompanied by nausea and fever, it is possible that you have appendicitis. This happens when something migrates to the place where the appendix meets the colon and blocks it.
Because of this the organ could become inflated. It is also possible that you have an ovarian cyst. These are sacs filled with fluid that in the majority of the cases disappear on their own. If they rupture or twist, they could lead to severe pain.
4. Passing chest pain
If you feel like you have heartburn or experience a squeezing sensation it is possible that you had too much spicy food. Nonetheless if you are prone to heart problems, it is possible that you are dealing with a heart attack. About 10,000 women under the age of 45 have a heart attack on a yearly basis. In case of women the symptoms are milder than in case of men.
5. Abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating
If you feel bloated and gassy for a long period of time and if it takes less food to make you feel full, it is possible that you are facing ovarian cancer, in the worst-case scenario. Naturally it is normal to feel bloated from time to time.
