SIGNS OF FAILING HEALTH IN WOMEN

There are so many signs that show that a woman’s health is failing but for the sake of this discussion we are going to talk about 10 of them.

Firstly, what is health?

W.H.O defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Note: Health is the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of sex, race, economic condition, religion or even political belief.

Secondly, what is the meaning of failing health? This simply means the act of being affected by any ailment adversary.

How do you know if your health is failing? (Signs of failing health)

1. Extreme Anxiety and Heart Palpitation: As simple as this may sound to you it may be an indication your heart is suffering, most people who deals with extreme anxiety and palpitation should not ignore it but report to the doctor it may not be as simple as you thought.
2. Fatigue otherwise known as Weakness: It’s okay to feel tired or weak after walking a distance or using a staircase instead of elevator or even a stressful day but if the weakness continued even after resting without improving, it could be an indication of an underlying health issue e.g thyroid disease, high blood pressure, anaemia etc. If you notice any of these consistently, talk to your health care provider.
3. Unexplained Weight Loss: You may lose weight if you are on a weight loss journey via dieting or walkout, you may also lose weight if you are sick but when you start losing weight without any underlying reason, you may need to talk to your health care provider. Weight lost has been traced to some health issues such as Diabetes, Cancer or even HIV.
4. Pelvic or Abdominal Pain: Any pain around this region that is not traced to menstrual pain or ovulation may be due to poor condition of the organs of the pelvic such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix etc. It could also be U.T.I so when you notice these signs please speak out, remember that ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage despite the awareness that has been created overtime. This is because most women do not speak on time, please talk to your doctor if you noticed any of these.
5. Headache: Headache can be seen as sign of most ailments but when it starts reoccurring after you have treated some common illnesses like Malaria and Typhoid, consult your health care provider because it could be warning signs of some health issues eg anaemia, brain tumor, eye problem etc.

Note: Headache can be a sign of changes in oestrogen level in women, that is why women experience more headache more than men especially during transition to menopause.

6. Breast Changes: We all know that breast cancer is common in women. Presently, it’s the world’s most diagnosed cancer even at that, it is diagnosed almost at the late stage because when women see changes in their breast they don’t speak out.

Signs like:

• Discharge from your nipple when you are not breast feeding.
• Redness
• Rashes or even sores
• Lump or swollen breast or even around the armpit area, you should notify your doctor about it for immediate attention.

7. Bloating: Feeling bloated most times is almost normal to some people especially when you have eaten more than required or even some food type could cause bloating but when it’s persisting, it could be a health issue that needs attention with your health care provider.
8. Pain during Intercourse: Most women experience painful sex at some point in their lifetime. These is not normal but most women who suffer from this, do not speak out due to embarrassment. When you notice this pain, please voice out, there are various reasons why you will have painful sex such as —–Endometriosis, Virginal dryness, PID, Ovarian cyst, Fibroids. All these can be treated if you speak to your health care provider on time, so don’t keep it to yourself.
9. Leg Pain: It could be more than you think, don’t assure yourself that, it’s because you sit at a place for a long time. Most of these have been traced to be a blood clot which is usually fatal if unattended to, so please consult your doctor whenever you notice such because early detection can be treated.
10. Persistence Low Mood: Remember depression appears to be more in women than men, whenever you notice low mood, loss of interest, difficulty in concentrating and sleeping, lack of interest, don’t sleep over it, it is important you discuss with your doctor. We all have one way, or the order ignored some signs of failing health, please let’s voice it out. It could be nothing or it could be something. Put your health first, speak to your doctor or health care provider on those signs that have been constantly disturbing your health for easy diagnosis and treatment.

We all have one way, or the order ignored some signs of failing health, please let’s voice it out. It could be nothing or it could be something. Put your health first, speak to your doctor or health care provider on those signs that have been constantly disturbing your health for easy diagnosis and treatment.