Pains That Should Put You On High Alert

If you experience a sharp pain in your side, it could be due to appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis typically starts off with an inflammation and pain in the belly button and gradually progresses to the lower abdomen towards the right.

 

It is at this time that one starts to experience acute pain sensations. Other typical symptoms of appendicitis include nausea, fever, and severe inflammation. An inflamed appendix needs to be surgically removed at the earliest, else it can burst.

In women, a pain in the right side might also be due to an ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts, in most cases, are fluid filled sacs and disappear on their own. However, a rupture of the ovarian cyst might cause excruciating pain. A twisted or a ruptured cyst also needs to be removed at the earliest to prevent the blockage of blood flow to the ovary.

 

Most people tend to dismiss joint pains as a sign of ageing. However, one needs to be on the lookout for ongoing joint pains that are not caused by an injury. It is best recommended to seek medical attention. If you notice inflammation of the joint where you experience ongoing pain, it might be the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. But with timely medical attention, you can prevent it from progressing further. Pain in joints coupled with their inflammation might also signal some infectious diseases such as rheumatic fever, hepatitis, and influenza. It could also be associated with gout or osteoarthritis.

If you have swelling, inflammation, and sharp pain in your leg, it might be due to a blood clot in one of the veins in the body. This medical condition is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Blood clots are typically formed in the body when blood thickens and clumps together. Blood clots are commonly formed in thighs and lower legs. At times these blood clots break off and travel all the way to the lungs and result in blockage of blood flow to the lungs. This medical condition, known as, pulmonary embolism, can be life-threatening. Typically symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include swelling along a vein in the leg, tenderness and pain in the leg while standing or walking, and increased warmth in the swollen area in the leg.

If you have a persistent tooth pain or a throbbing tooth, there is a probability that the enamel has cracked or is infected. Cavities are another cause for a severe tooth pain. The main reason for cavities is the deposition of sugars around the teeth. The sugar deposition acts as a breeding ground for bacteria that eat up the tooth enamel. Tooth pain happens when the tooth becomes inflamed as a result of which substantial amount of blood flows through the tooth. Tooth throbbing results in an unbearably sharp pain especially when excess pressure is applied on the tooth or the tooth comes in contact with very cold or hot liquids. When you experience severe tooth pain, it is important to visit a dentist to prevent any further damage in the form of an abscess which eventually requires a root canal treatment.

Abdominal pains are often neglected by most of us. We tend to dismiss abdominal pains as a sign of indigestion. However, if the pain is severe, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention. Some serious causes of severe abdominal pains include intestinal blockage, stomach ulcers, and pancreatitis. Abdominal pains are typically caused by inflammation, loss of blood supply to an organ, or distension of an organ.