It is
possible to be ill without necessarily feeling ill. Even
so, such an illness does need to be treated.
There
are warning signs which can tell us that there is something
wrong with us. If you notice something like this consult
your doctor within ten days.
The
signs are:
Losing
weight by (7lb) 3kg or more without apparent cause.
Feeling
thirsty without apparent cause.
A
change in a mole.
A
change in your voice: husky or hoarse and persisting for
longer than three weeks.
Often
getting indigestion or acid belching.
A
change in the breast or nipple.
Feeling
very tired without apparent cause.
Blood
loss when coughing or vomiting, from the stomach, from the
vagina or when urinating (passing water), or from the bowels.
SERIOUS
WARNING SIGNS IN CHILDREN:
GET MEDICAL ADVICE OR HELP IMMEDIATELY
Violet
spots which don't fade when pressed.
If
the child is having breathing problems: gulping, gasping
for air, wheezing and is unable to speak or have a drink.
If
you think that the child is in pain when breathing in.
If
the child is weak.
If
the child is drowsy or confused.
If
the child does not react when spoken to.
If
the child does not react to its surroundings.
If
the child is vomiting and has diarrhoea at the same time.
If
the child cannot sit up or cannot bend the head forward.
