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From unexplained weight loss to sudden flashes of light, take note of important symptoms, and know when to seek medical care.

Chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and severe stomach pain need immediate medical attention. But what about more subtle symptoms? It can be hard to know when to seek medical care. Here’s a list of seven symptoms that call for attention.

1. Unexplained weight loss

If you don’t try to lose weight, it could be a sign of a health issue. An unexplained drop in weight could be brought about by many circumstances. Hyperthyroidism, diabetes, depression, liver disease, cancer, and conditions that hinder your body’s ability to absorb nutrients (malabsorption disorders) are examples of these.

Talk to your doctor if you’ve lost more than 5% of your body weight in the last six to twelve months.

2. Persistent or high fever

It appears that fighting infection relies heavily on fever. A fever that doesn’t go down can be a sign of an infection, like COVID-19. You should seek medical advice right away if you have a fever in addition to other symptoms like fatigue and a cough. It’s likely that your doctor will tell you to get tested for COVID-19. Seek medical attention right away if you experience emergency COVID-19 symptoms like trouble breathing. Call ahead if you need to go to the hospital. Then, health care professionals can take precautions to keep others safe.

A fever can also be a sign of many other infectious diseases, like tuberculosis or a urinary tract infection. A fever can be caused by some drugs.

Call your medical services supplier assuming your temperature is 103 F (39.4 C) or higher. If you’ve had a fever for more than three days, call your provider.

3. Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath can be caused by vigorous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity, and high altitude. Breathing problems can also cause shortness of breath. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden and severe unexplained shortness of breath.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and a pulmonary embolism are all possible causes of breathlessness. Heart and lung issues are additional causes. A panic attack, which is a sudden episode of intense anxiety that causes severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or clear cause, can also cause difficulty breathing.

4. Unexplained changes in bowel habits

What’s considered typical for bowel movements varies widely. Consult your health care provider if you notice unusual or unexplained changes in your bowel movements, such as:

  • Bloody, black or tarry-colored stools
  • Persistent diarrhea or constipation
  • Pain in the stomach that doesn’t go away

Changes in bowel habits could be a sign of a bacterial infection — such as campylobacter or salmonella infection — or a viral or parasitic infection. Other possible causes include irritable bowel disease and colon cancer.

5. Confusion or personality changes

Seek medical attention if you have sudden:

  • Poor thinking skills
  • Difficulty focusing or paying attention
  • Behavior changes

These changes could be caused by many problems, such as infection, dehydration, poor nutrition, mental health conditions or drugs.

6. Feeling full after eating very little

Consult your doctor if you usually feel full too quickly or after eating less than usual. Along with nausea, vomiting, bloating, and weight loss, you may experience this feeling, which is also known as early satiety. If that’s the case, don’t forget to mention these symptoms to your doctor.

Peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly referred to as GERD, are two potential causes of early satiety. A more serious issue, like stomach cancer, may play a role in some instances.

7. Flashes of light

Bright spots or flashes of light can sometimes be a sign of a migraine. In other cases, sudden flashes of light could be a sign of a serious condition in which a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its position (retinal detachment). Immediate medical care can help prevent permanent vision loss.