Red Light (warning signs) Symptoms - Possible Warning Signs to look out for

Potential health problems to look out for and be aware of

The symptoms below can be a sign of serious disease: you should check with a medical Doctor or your GP as soon as possible. Some complementary therapists are not trained to detect the signs and symptoms of the diseases recognised by conventional medicine. This does not normally matter, given the problems they normally deal with, but would if a possibly life threatening condition went unnoticed.

Always inform the practitioner or therapist of any symptoms, medical diagnosis or prescribed medication that you may be taking

• Chest pain or Discomfort

• Unusual shortness of breath; if accompanied by acute pain in the chest, arms, jaw or throat, call an ambulance immediately

• Unexpected dizziness

• Persistent Hoarseness or cough; persistent sore throat

• Difficulty in swallowing

• Persistent abdominal pain or indigestion

• Coughing up blood or mucus

• Changes in shape, size, colour; or itching and bleeding in a Mole

• Unexpected change in bladder or bowel habits

• Passing of blood in stools; either bright red or black

• Vaginal bleeding between periods, after sex or the menopause; or unusual vaginal discharge

• Thickening of or a lump in the breast; bleeding or discharge from the nipple, change in shape or size of a breast

• A change in shape or size of a testicle; lump or swelling in a testicle; persistent and total failure to acheive an erection

• Unusual onset of severe headaches; persistent one-sided headaches; blurring or disturbance in vision

• Persistent lumps or swellings

• Frequent back pain that does not ease with sitting

• Unexpected leg pain or swelling

• Any sore or wound that does not heal

• Persistent unexplained weight loss or fatigue