Dr Amir Khan, a well-known GP, emphasizes the importance of seeking medical attention for five specific symptoms that could indicate serious health issues such as cancer.
Dr Amir Khan, a regular face on ITV's Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, has shared new advice on five symptoms that should prompt an immediate visit to the doctor. The NHS GP took to Instagram to remind his followers of some 'red flag' symptoms as the year drew to a close. He emphasised that these symptoms might seem harmless but could potentially indicate serious health issues.
Despite acknowledging the difficulty in securing appointments, he stressed the importance of getting checked if there are concerns about serious conditions like cancer, reports The Mirror. In his video, Dr Khan outlined five reasons to seek medical attention: 'Number one, if you've had an unexplained cough for three weeks or more, especially if you're a smoker, it may be nothing to worry about, but this is one of the commonest ways lung cancer can present and you may need a chest X-ray or scan.' He also advised anyone over 55 with 'new unexplained symptoms of acid reflux' to get checked out, as doctors need to ensure they are 'not missing a stomach or food pipe cancer'. Dr Khan emphasised the importance of seeking medical attention for certain symptoms, stating: 'Number three, if you've been through the menopause and not had a period for a year or more, but then have a vaginal bleed. It doesn't matter how small it is, we need to get it investigated. Number four, if you've noticed any unexplained blood in your urine, particularly if it was not painful in any way when you passed it. It doesn't matter if it only happened once and it's all clear now, we need to get it looked into.' He also added, 'Number five, if you have a mole on your skin that is new or has changed, it's getting bigger, feels itchier, bleeding or simply looks or feels different. Get that looked at too.' Dr Khan concluded by saying that while these signs might be nothing serious, it's crucial that doctors 'be the judges of that'
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