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Anxiety -

Anxiety can trigger a number of symptoms, including a elevated heart rate and palpitations. Some symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack, which can be pretty scary.

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But anxiety is not the same as a heart attack. Nonetheless, if you're having these symptoms, you should get them checked out by a doctor.

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Anxiety can be manageable through a myriad of treatments, including lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and medication.

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Skin tags -

When skin tags develop, many of us get a bit scared because we immediately associate them with the possibility of skin cancer.

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But not all growths are cancerous. A skin tag is essentially a lesion, which can be created by something as simple as friction. You can visit a dermatologist and have them safely removed, if you want to.

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Tinnitus -

Tinnitus may feel like something bad is going on inside your head. Hearing a constant ringing in the ears when there is no apparent external sound source can be scary. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you have something serious going on in your brain.

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While many people do get permanent tinnitus due to exposure to loud noises, something as simple as wax buildup in your ears can cause similar symptoms.

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If you experience other symptoms together with tinnitus, such as vertigo, then it’s a good idea to pay your doctor a visit.

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Forgetfulness -

Do you keep forgetting things? Despite the similarities with some symptoms of neurological conditions, this is likely not a sign of dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

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Memory lapses can happen for a variety of reasons, including sleep deprivation, tiredness, and the simple fact of getting older. Should these become persistent, then you should seek medical advice.

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Shaky hands -

Hand tremors are usually a cause for concern, with many of us associating the symptoms with Parkinson's disease. This is, however, not always the case.

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There are many possible triggers of hand shakiness, including too much caffeine. Lack of sleep and anxiety may also cause hand tremors, as well as alcohol and low blood pressure.

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You should also be aware of the side effects of any medications you’re taking, as some might cause shaky hands.

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We’ve all accidentally done it. But most of these wounds are superficial and can be easily treated at home through pressure. So, when is a bleeding cut actually cause for concern?

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If the bleeding hasn’t stopped after you applied pressure for 15 minutes, then it’s time to seek medical help. The location of the wound is also important, with the abdomen, chest, neck, and some areas of the leg (i.e. femoral artery),« requiring special attention.

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Eye twitching -

Involuntary eye twitching can be really annoying, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a serious neurological condition.

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Most often it’s caused by excessive eye strain, many times triggered by too much screen time. Taking regular breaks might help keep these in check. Like with other symptoms, if it persists, then get it checked out by your doctor.

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Have you found a bruise on your body and can’t recall what might have caused it? Well, this can actually happen, and you don’t even need to bump into something to damage the tissues beneath the skin.

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These bruises can be caused by medications such as blood thinners and some anti-inflammatories. For instance, drugs such as aspirin will make you more prone to bruise easily.

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Another common cause is aging. As we get older, our skin gets thinner and we will bruise more easily.

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Headaches -

Many of us suffer from headaches. While they can be a symptom of a more serious condition such as a brain aneurysm, most times this is not the case.

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Again, if these are recurrent and do have an impact on your daily life, then it’s time to seek medical assistance.

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Joint popping and cracking -

This can happen when we make certain movements, and most times it’s not an indication that we’ve broken a bone.

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The sound you hear is most often caused by nitrogen bubbles bursting in the synovial fluid. Though if you experience inflammation and pain following these noises, seek medical attention.

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Chest pain -

We tend to immediately associate chest pain with the heart, and often with heart attacks. But the chest cavity is home to a number of muscles, bones, and organs, such as the lungs.

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For this reason, non-cardiac chest pain is actually quite common. From a pulled muscle to a lung infection, or simply gas, there are a vast number of things that cause chest pain. Still, you shouldn’t ignore it, as it might actually be something serious, especially when associated with other symptoms.

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Swollen lymph nodes -

This is usually a sign of infection. But it doesn't necessarily mean that your body is fighting a serious illness.

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Things such as the common cold or a sore throat are enough to trigger our lymphatic system.

Sources: (Health Digest) (Healthline) (Mayo Clinic) (Cleveland Clinic) (OSF HealthCare) (Medical News Today) (Gerstein Eye Institute) (MedicineNet) (WHO) (CDC) 

See also: Rare medical conditions with extremely bizarre symptoms

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