Easily overlooked signs 'warning' many deadly diseases

Here are some symptoms that may be cancer, but they can also be signs of something else. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor right away!

The sooner you find out exactly what's causing your symptoms, the more confident you can be that you're getting the right treatment.

Bladder and kidney cancer:You may see blood in your urine, have burning pain, or urinate too often. Other conditions that can result from these symptoms include urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis.

Breast cancer:A lump or thickening, itching, redness, or pain in the nipple area that is not related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menstruation. However, not all lumps are cancerous.

Bladder and kidney cancer: You may see blood in your urine, have pain or burning, or urinate too often. Other conditions that can result from these symptoms include urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis. Illustration: Internet

Cervical, endometrial and uterine cancer:Bleeding between menstrual periods, unusual discharge, and heavy or irregular periods. These symptoms can also be caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

Colon cancer:Rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, or changes in daily bowel habits such as persistent diarrhea and constipation are warning signs that require prompt medical attention.

These symptoms can also be the result of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Although excessive sweating may be a common disorder called hyperhidrosis - which affects about 3% of the population - it is also a symptom of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Illustration: Internet

Excessive sweating:Excessive sweating, whether it’s in your armpits or running down your face, can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. While excessive sweating can be caused by a common disorder called hyperhidrosis, which affects about 3% of the population, it can also be a symptom of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), a cancer that affects your lymphatic system.

Typically, people with NHL experience severe night sweats, as well as weight loss, skin rashes, and swollen lymph nodes.

Bloodshot eyes;There are many different explanations for what causes bloodshot eyes. According to Cory Fisher, MD, a family medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic, bloodshot eyes are often associated with an eye infection called conjunctivitis, which can accompany other cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, and cough.

If these symptoms don’t go away, you may have a bigger problem. If they last longer than a week or are accompanied by pain or vision changes, you may have something serious, such as an eye infection or deeper glaucoma. This can lead to blindness, so it’s important to see a doctor right away, says Dr. Cory.

Dry mouth can be caused by dehydration and if this is the cause, simply adding water will fix it. But if you drink enough water every day but still have dry mouth, another possibility is Sjogren's syndrome - an immune disorder that causes dry eyes and dry mouth. Illustration: Internet

Dry mouth:Dry mouth can be caused by dehydration, and if that’s the case, simply drinking more water can help. But if you’re drinking enough water every day and still have dry mouth, another possibility is Sjogren’s syndrome, an immune disorder that causes dry eyes and dry mouth. Although this condition can occur at any age, according to the Mayo Clinic, it’s more common in women over 40.

Skin rash:According to Dr. Fisher, a skin rash can be caused by exposure to an allergen, excessively dry skin, or it can also be the early stages of a skin condition.

So “be more concerned if the skin rash is painful, spreads quickly, or doesn’t respond to initial treatments,” he explains. Many conditions can have rashes as symptoms, including some infections, blood diseases, or connective tissue disorders like lupus (also known as systemic lupus erythematosus).