Some pains may be a sign of illness and you should see a doctor promptly. For example, a simple headache is unlikely to develop into a tumor, but if the pain persists or recurs, it may indicate that there may be serious health risks in your body. Medical experts have summarized six types of pain that should not be ignored. 1. Foot pain Secondary symptoms: Mild pain in the back of the thigh A hidden cause: lumbar disc herniation Diagnosis: Even if your back feels fine, foot pain could mean your sciatic nerve (which snakes from your lower back to your feet) is being pinched by a herniated disk, which can be accompanied by a tingling sensation in your legs. How to prevent it: Exercise your abdominal muscles. It's easy to strain your lower back when you hunch your shoulders, so strengthening your abdominal muscles can help improve your ability to maintain good posture. 2. Calf pain Secondary symptoms: Redness and swelling in the area where the pain is felt. A hidden cause: deep vein thrombosis Diagnosis: Many young office workers are prone to this disease, but because the pain is very similar to cramps, it is easily ignored by men. How to prevent it: Drink water. During long periods of meditation, keep your body well hydrated (drink 227 ml of water every two hours). This can ensure healthy blood flow and avoid the formation of blood clots.
3. Neck and Shoulder Pain Secondary symptoms: Severe, throbbing headache A Hidden Cause: Lyme Disease Diagnosis: There's a good chance a pencil-tip-sized tick was lurking on you this summer, which is why many cases of Lyme disease occur in the fall and winter, when symptoms are more severe. Early warning signs of Lyme disease include a stiff neck and migraines due to meningitis. How to prevent it: Eat garlic. One study showed that soldiers who took 1,200 mg of garlic extract capsules daily were less bothered by ticks. 4. Jaw pain Secondary symptoms: A clicking sound can be heard when opening and closing the mouth. A Hidden Cause: Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Diagnosis: The main symptom of TMJ is acute jaw pain when the patient opens his mouth. How to prevent it: When stress comes, instead of clenching your teeth, put your tongue behind your front teeth, as if to say "no." 5. Pain in the middle of the thigh Secondary symptoms: Shiny skin on the legs when pain strikes. A hidden cause: claudication or acute cramps Diagnosis: Pain due to limp occurs only during walking or exercise. This pain is caused by narrowing of the arteries in the thigh, which reduces the amount of blood and oxygen flowing to the muscles. How to prevent it: Eat some pecans. A recent article published in the journal Nutrition Research shows that eating a handful of vitamin E-rich pecans every day can help prevent narrowing of the arteries. 6. Biceps pain Secondary symptoms: loss of balance A hidden cause: Parkinson's disease Diagnosis: Although the chances of developing Parkinson's disease are slim, a clear early indicator is chronic pain in both biceps. How to prevent it: Take part in physical exercise. A study conducted by Harvard scholars shows that men who exercise regularly are 40% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease. |
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