Symptoms that might not be as serious as you think

Anxiety

Anxiety can trigger a number of symptoms, including a elevated heart rate and palpitations. Some symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack, which can be pretty scary.

Anxiety can be manageable through a myriad of treatments, including lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and medication.

Skin tags

But not all growths are cancerous. A skin tag is essentially a lesion, which can be created by something as simple as friction. You can visit a dermatologist and have them safely removed, if you want to.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus may feel like something bad is going on inside your head. Hearing a constant ringing in the ears when there is no apparent external sound source can be scary. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you have something serious going on in your brain.

While many people do get permanent tinnitus due to exposure to loud noises, something as simple as wax buildup in your ears can cause similar symptoms.

Forgetfulness

Do you keep forgetting things? Despite the similarities with some symptoms of neurological conditions, this is likely not a sign of dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Shaky hands

Hand tremors are usually a cause for concern, with many of us associating the symptoms with Parkinson's disease. This is, however, not always the case.

You should also be aware of the side effects of any medications you’re taking, as some might cause shaky hands.

Bleeding cuts

If the bleeding hasn’t stopped after you applied pressure for 15 minutes, then it’s time to seek medical help. The location of the wound is also important, with the abdomen, chest, neck, and some areas of the leg (i.e. femoral artery),« requiring special attention.

Eye twitching

Most often it’s caused by excessive eye strain, many times triggered by too much screen time. Taking regular breaks might help keep these in check. Like with other symptoms, if it persists, then get it checked out by your doctor.

Unexplained bruises

These bruises can be caused by medications such as blood thinners and some anti-inflammatories. For instance, drugs such as aspirin will make you more prone to bruise easily.

Headaches

Many of us suffer from headaches. While they can be a symptom of a more serious condition such as a brain aneurysm, most times this is not the case.

Joint popping and cracking

This can happen when we make certain movements, and most times it’s not an indication that we’ve broken a bone.

Chest pain

We tend to immediately associate chest pain with the heart, and often with heart attacks. But the chest cavity is home to a number of muscles, bones, and organs, such as the lungs.

Swollen lymph nodes

This is usually a sign of infection. But it doesn't necessarily mean that your body is fighting a serious illness.