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10. Changes in Your Lymph Nodes
You have lymph nodes all over your body, but they are concentrated in areas under the jaw, the throat, under the arms, and in the groin area. These small, bean-shaped glands sometimes swell when they are fighting an infection. If you have ever had a throat infection or a bad cold, you most likely have noticed that the lymph nodes directly under the jaw swell slightly. This swelling is normal in response to an infection; however, if you are not sick and you experience swelling of any lymph node that does not go away within two or three weeks, see your doctor ASAP. This is often the first sign of lymphoma or leukemia.
11. Loss of Appetite
If you are suddenly feeling full all the time or have completely lost your appetite, and these feelings last for more than a week, see your doctor. Changes in your appetite can be a sign of ovarian cancer.
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12. Persistent Cough
Most coughs will go away after a few weeks. However, if you have a nagging cough, especially one that is non-productive (meaning you aren’t coughing up phlegm), then you should see your doctor right away. If you are a smoker, or if you feel short of breath in addition to the cough, then it becomes even more important that you seek medical advice. A nagging cough is the most common symptom of lung cancer. Even if you don’t smoke, you can develop lung cancer. You should also see your doctor if you are coughing up blood.
Although it seems as if women’s bodies are always changing, some changes are not normal. If you experience any type of change in your body that does not feel right or seems unusual, don’t wait. Talk over your concerns with your physician. You will be glad you did.
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