Any unusual bodily changes should be investigated by a GP.
Cancer very often goes undiagnosed until it progresses. This is largely due to the vagueness of the symptoms. But there is a sign upon awakening that signals oncology.
Unfortunately, the symptoms of cancer may either be absent or be too slight to be notice first.
However, any unusual bodily changes should be investigated by a general practitioner, medical advice.
According to Abbas Kanani, Chemist Click pharmacist, the way you wake up in the morning , can be a serious wake-up call.
What symptoms to watch out for
An expert warned that waking up with a persistent sore throat that persists for more than two weeks with no signs of improvement is a clear sign of cancer.
According to the pharmacist, the same goes for coughs.
«Smokers often wake up with a cough in the morning. However, a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks should be checked. Especially if you smoke», — said the specialist.
Another telltale sign to watch out for — it's constant fatigue.
«It's normal to feel a little tired in the morning, but if it's unusual for you or you notice fatigue that doesn't go away during the day, you should get checked out by a doctor» ;, — said Kanani.
Common symptoms of cancer include:
- Unusual lump or swelling anywhere
- Unexplained weight loss
- Changes in your stool or urine< /li>