"Mental health nowadays is seemingly almost glorified. A ton of people are blaming things on, 'Oh, it's just my OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.' (undiagnosed as well) - when these sudden changes can be huge telltale signs of actual diseases. I saw someone come into our neuro department after experiencing some fasciculations that we assumed were benign. But she explained how they acted with her 'anxiety and OCD,' which she had undiagnosed. She had late-stage MS."
"I work in the medical field. If you're not feeling well, get it checked out. Sometimes it's nothing, and other times it can be very serious. You want to catch illnesses in their early stages. And make sure you get your yearly checkups." -Anonymous "Yes, it isn't glamorous, but untreated sleep apnea is very dangerous to your health and wellbeing, and to others, if you drive a car/vehicle for long periods of time and take a chance of dozing off while driving." -Anonymous, 61, Texas"
Routine vigilance and timely medical evaluation prevent serious outcomes. Regular dental care preserves oral health; healthy gums do not bleed. New pulsatile sounds or ringing in the ears can signal increased intracranial hypertension and risk vision loss. Persistent abdominal or side pain can indicate late-presenting cancers and requires investigation. Yearly checkups and prompt assessment of unexplained symptoms improve early detection of disease. Untreated sleep apnea endangers personal health and public safety through impaired alertness. Sudden deterioration in mental stability or new neurologic signs can be manifestations of disorders such as multiple sclerosis and demand urgent neurologic assessment.
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