“Once You Have It, You Need To Treat It Before It Gets Worse”: Doctors, Dentists, And Other Medical Pros Are Sharing Things Patients Often Overlook Or Omit (But Shouldn’t)

I recently asked medical professionals of the BuzzFeed Community: What common things do people often brush off that might actually mean something more serious? A lot of the responses are worth taking notes on.

However, it is important to note that the advice I’m including in this post is not meant to take the place of medical advice — when in doubt, consult with your local doctor or healthcare professional.