Should I be concerned?

We’ve all got our daily aches and pains but often enough, these are signs of underlying problems which may need to be addressed.

This list of warning signs is not at all exhaustive but highlights common complaints brought to the health care professional on a daily basis.

Please consult your medical professional if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Unexplained bleeding
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty in motor functions  such as movement and speech
• High blood pressure
• Headaches which are unresponsive to over the counter medication or persistent
• A recurrent and persistent cough
• Stiff and tight muscles
• Constant fatigue

• Rapid weight gain or weight loss
• Chest pains and difficulty in breathing
• Swelling or changes in the texture and colour of your skin
• Unexplained changes in your bowel movements or urination pattern
• Unexplained drowsiness or that feeling of having “light headedness”

Sister Ayesha Vadia Moola