20 weird symptoms medical experts say you shouldn’t ignore

Blood is vital to our health, and it’s natural to bleed for various reasons, such as a cut, but if you’re bleeding for a reason that’s not normal, it’s not something to ignore. This could be a symptom of a variety of serious diseases, including cancer. 

They say not to look toward the light, but sometimes, it comes before your eyes anyway. If you experience intense flashes of light and aren’t sure why, see an eye doctor. Something could be seriously wrong with your vision. 

If you have regular old vision issues, you may be well acquainted with floaters. But if you notice a severe increase in the number of floaters you experience, see an eye doctor. This could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your vision. 

If you get injured and your legs swell, you probably don’t need to worry much (depending on the severity of the injury, of course), but if your legs swell up for seemingly no other reason, seek medical attention. It’s a weird but potentially serious symptom. 

While on the topic of your legs, if you experience pain or fatigue in your bottom appendages while you’re walking — and we’re not talking about after walking long distances — talk to your doctor, as it could signal a heart issue. 

A whooshing sound in your ear probably sounds bizarre, and it might be something you’ve never experienced. If you do experience this out of the blue, talk to a doctor, as it’s a symptom medical experts say shouldn’t be ignored. 

Sudden confusion is another symptom you don’t want to ignore. And we’re not talking about getting confused by some details of a crazy story or not understanding a physics assignment. We’re talking genuine confusion, like not knowing where you are or what’s going on. 

If you experience facial droop, you might be embarrassed but don’t be so embarrassed that it keeps you from seeing a doctor. Facial droop could be a sign of a stroke, especially when accompanied by weakness, numbness, and tingling. 

If you’re trying to lose weight, and you are, no worries. That’s great. However, if you’re losing weight and have no idea why, especially significant amounts, see a doctor. There are a variety of serious conditions this symptom could be pointing to. 

We all get tired from time to time, but if you get tired an unusually high amount and on a regular basis, talk to a doctor. This symptom could be pointing to many things, and you want to address whatever is making you so sleepy. 

A sinking feeling in your chest is certainly a strange symptom, one that’s associated with being startled or going on a ride at an amusement park. But if you experience that sensation outside of those times, see a doctor. It could signal something seriously wrong with your heart. 

The severity of many symptoms depends on how frequently you experience them and how suddenly they come on. If you experience sudden chest pain, especially a stabbing pain, seek medical attention and fast because this could be an emergency. 

If you experience new issues with spatial awareness — for example, you might find yourself tripping more frequently or hitting the curb while driving — talk to your doctor about it. It could be a sign of multiple issues with your brain. 

If you’re tired every once in a while or simply don’t want to attend a social function and opt out, that’s okay. But if you find yourself consistently avoiding activities you used to love — or at least attend with no qualms — mention it to your doctor. It could also be a signal that something’s wrong with your brain. 

If you suddenly feel unable to regulate your temperature, and that goes for getting too hot or too cold, seek medical attention, especially if you can’t explain it. It could signal a deeper issue. 

No, you don’t need to talk to a doctor if you suddenly don’t want to go through with something. However, if your actual feet are physically cold while the rest of your body isn’t, and you haven’t just been outside, you should talk to your doctor. It could signal a major circulation issue. 

If your breath smells like nail polish remover, do be alarmed. Yes, it’s very bizarre, and yes, it’s a signal that something’s off. It could be a minor issue, but it could also be something serious and time-sensitive. 

Don’t just brush off the fact that you were unconscious for a few minutes. Not being conscious for any amount of time is serious, even if you can explain it because it can have serious side effects. 

If you notice that your breasts are a different color than your skin, especially in patches, see a doctor. This could be a sign of cancer, especially if it comes with unusual swelling. The sooner you see a doctor, the better. 

Seeing something black in your toilet should absolutely freak you out. It should freak you out so badly that you call the doctor. This could be a sign of something seriously wrong with a multitude of internal organs.