Being aware of your own body
Being aware of your own body is important for spotting early any potential health problems you may be developing.
For instance early recognition of sexually transmitted infection can prevent infertility and recognising stress can prevent the development of depression and anxiety.
Reduce the risk
- Recognise persistent problems and seek help and advice
- Be sex wise, practice safer sex and use a condom
- Manage stress levels – talk things through and find a way of relaxing
- Visit optician and dentist regularly
Reasons to visit the doc
Eight good reasons to visit your doctor:
- A new or unusual lump anywhere in the body e.g. testicles, neck
- A mole that changes shape, colour, size or a sore that won’t heal
- Persistent cough, hoarseness or difficulty swallowing
- Prolonged constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion or pain
- Blood in the stools or urine
- Persistent unexplained pain
- Unexplained weight loss, urinary obstruction, rectal bleeding
- Stress and anxieties that you can’t manage on your own.
