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5 Warning Signs That Call For A Health Check

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

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Are you experiencing any symptoms out of the blue and don’t know if medical intervention is necessary? Being aware and proactive about your body is an important factor in keeping yourself healthy.

Routine health checks can detect any early signs of diseases and early detection can lead to better outcomes. If you are experiencing any of these subtle signs, it means that you need to get a health check as soon as possible.

Unexplained fatigue

We lead hectic lives and it is normal to feel tired. But if this tiredness is becoming overwhelming and is not being relieved by sleep then it’s a sign that something is not right. Unexplained fatigue can be due to many reasons:

Anaemia: Caused due to iron deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Lack of vitamin B12 or poor absorption from the diet
Hypothyroidism: When the body produces too little thyroid hormone
Vitamin D deficiency: Low levels of this nutrient can lead to fatigue, bone and muscle pain

If unexplained fatigue has become a norm it is best that you go for a full body check and then consult your doctor.

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Shortness of breath

If you can’t draw a complete breath or feel discomfort in doing so, then it means you’re suffering from underlying health conditions. Shortness of breath (sudden or gradual) can be due to many reasons:

Overweight: Having extra kgs can contribute to breathing difficulties
OSA: Obstructive Sleep Apnea that happens in obese people
Asthma: Inflammation and narrowing of the airways
Pneumonia: Build-up of fluid and pus in the lungs
Pulmonary hypertension: High blood pressure that affects arteries in the lungs
COPD: Disease that leads to shortness of breath and poor lung function

It is best that you consult a doctor as soon as possible if you’re experiencing breathing problems. The doctor will do a quick check-up and may advise you to go for health tests.

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Frequent headaches

Having headaches once in a while is manageable and can be relieved by rest and OTC medicines. But if headaches are frequent and occur almost every day then it can be alarming. Chronic headaches are of different types and can occur constantly:

Tension headache: Mild to moderate pain that feels like a tight band around the head
Migraine headache: Intense pain accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light & sound
Cluster headache: Relatively short but excruciating headaches occurring every day
Hypnic headache: rare kind of headache that occurs exclusively in the night

If you are experiencing unusual or debilitating headache, it is important to consult a doctor right away. After a thorough examination, the doctor will ask you to go for some tests and then come to a prognosis.

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Abdominal pain

Pain in the abdominal area is one of the most common health complaints. It can be sudden or can gradually increase with time. Here are some reasons why these stomach aches occur:

Upper abdominal pain: Pain with burps or sour taste can indicate acute gastritis and acid reflux
Recurring abdominal pain: If accompanied by fatigue and appetite loss, it can mean anaemia and vitamin deficiencies
Pain with vomiting and diarrhoea: May point towards a GI tract infection.
Abdominal pain along with missed periods: This can indicate pregnancy. It is best that you take a pregnancy test to be sure
Severe abdominal pains along with backache and urinary issues: Can point towards kidney stones or infection. A kidney function test will be recommended
Abdominal pains during periods(abnormal bleeding): Abnormal or heavy bleeding can be indicative of PCOD, endometriosis or thyroid issues. It is best to consult a gynaecologist for a better understanding

If pain in the abdominal region has become continuous along with noticeable symptoms then a doctor should be consulted immediately.

Change in bowel movements

Bowel movements reflect how good is your health. Changes in bowel habits can be caused by various conditions, ranging from a temporary infection to an underlying medical disorder. These conditions indicate that you need to see a doctor:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS): Intestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation
Crohn’s disease: Inflammatory disease that affects the digestive tract lining
Thyroid disorder: Hypothyroidism is a condition wherein the body produces underactive thyroid which can result in constipation
Ulcerative colitis: In this condition, ulcers develop in the lining of colon and rectum

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Other symptoms to watch out for

Sudden weight changes
Dizziness
Pain in joints
Change in appetite
Change in sleeping pattern
Acne breakouts

Health is wealth

With proactive management, a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, you can prevent most diseases. By getting yourself screened regularly, you’ll help your doctor detect problems at the very beginning and get you on a treatment program early that can prevent the condition from occurring or worsening at a later stage. To help evaluate your lifestyle and health risks, preventive health checks are recommended once a year.

Booking lab tests on MFine is now an easy and seamless experience. No need to do intense research or wait for your turn or travel to the lab for diagnostic tests. All you have to do is log in to the MFine app or website, search and select the test you’re looking for, add your address, make payment and proceed to book your appointment. Easy-peasy! Your road to healthy living is just one tap away.

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Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri is an Internal Medicine Physician Diabetologist with over 10 years of experience in treating lifestyle disorders like Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, etc. She has worked previously at Columbia Asia, Sunshine Hospitals, and Apollo Group of Hospitals. Currently, she is working as a Senior Manager and Diabetologist at MFine.

5 Warning Signs That Call For A Health Check

Unexplained fatigue

Shortness of breath

Frequent headaches

Abdominal pain

Change in bowel movements

Other symptoms to watch out for

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