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Symptoms
Understand common symptoms that may need medical attention — what to watch for, when to see a doctor, and how symptoms are evaluated. All content is reviewed against trusted medical sources.
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Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: When It May Be a Warning Sign
Bleeding after menopause, bleeding between periods, or unusually heavy periods may be signs of cervical or uterine cancer. This page explains what to watch for and when to see a doctor.
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Blood in Stool or Rectal Bleeding: When to See a Doctor
Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding is not always cancer, but when it persists beyond 2 weeks or comes with weight loss or bowel changes, it needs medical evaluation. Piles are common in India but should not be assumed without a check.
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Difficulty Swallowing or Persistent Hoarseness: When to See a Doctor
Progressive difficulty swallowing — solids first, then liquids — is a red flag for oesophageal or head and neck cancer. Hoarseness lasting more than 3 weeks also needs evaluation. Tobacco, bidi, gutka, and alcohol are major risk factors in Bihar.
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Lump in the Breast: What It Means and What to Do
Most breast lumps are not cancer, but any new lump should be checked by a doctor. This page explains possible causes, warning signs, and the steps for evaluation — including what to expect in India.
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Mouth Ulcer That Won't Heal: When to See a Doctor
A mouth ulcer or sore that does not heal within 3 weeks may be an early warning sign of oral cancer. This page explains what to watch for, when to seek care, and what a doctor will do.
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Persistent Cough: When to Worry About Lung Cancer
A cough lasting more than 3 weeks, especially with blood in the sputum, unexplained weight loss, or chest pain, needs medical evaluation. This page explains warning signs and next steps.
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Swollen Lymph Nodes: Lumps in the Neck, Armpit, or Groin
Swollen lymph nodes are usually caused by infections, and TB is the most common cause in India. But painless, hard, or persistent swollen nodes lasting more than 2 weeks without infection need medical evaluation to rule out lymphoma or other cancers.