With an expensive medical system like we have here in the US, it's easy to get into the habit of shrugging off discomfort, and kicking the can down the road for only "serious" visits to the doctor. Sometimes we can come out unscathed, but other times it's a matter of life and death.
The worst part? We can't easily tell which is which.
Redditor u/Prudent_Tip4118 needed to know which conditions other people have brushed off only to find out they're suffering from something very serious. We couldn't help but read along with our jaws dropped — taking note of similar experiences.
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What is the oddest thing you thought was ok/normal and ended up being a medical problem?
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Blood clots are wildly dangerous, and many of us don't know the symptoms
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Can't catch your breath? That's not a great sign
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Your lunch shouldn't be hurting you
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Those 'episodes' might not be daydreaming, but something much more severe
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Some twitches are normal, but prolonged instances need to be checked out
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Gut pain is no joke, so fight for a diagnosis if the pain is substantial
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Regular skipped heartbeats could be an indication that something is wrong with that ticker
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Can't poop? It might be regular constipation, but it can be something much worse
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