SHORT SYMPTOMS

Use this handy guide to screen for three common health problems.

What are the signs of breast cancer?

The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women. In fact, some women have no signs that they can see. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor right away:

• A lump, hard knot or thickening
• Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
• Change in breast size or shape
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
• Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• New pain in one spot
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What are the traditional signs of stroke?

• Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body
• Difficulty speaking or understanding
• Facial drooping
• Clumsiness or inability to walk

Women with stroke are also more likely than men to report:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath

Three ways to tell if someone may have had a stroke:

• Ask them to smile
• Ask them to lift both arms and hold them up
• Ask them to speak a simple sentence coherently

If they have difficulty with any one task, call 9-1-1 and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
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What are the signs of high blood pressure?

It is called the silent killer because most people do not experience symptoms. Have your blood pressure checked regularly.

Sometimes people with high blood pressure have the following symptoms:

• Headache ?
• Dizziness ?
• Blurred vision ?
• Nausea

Ignoring high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, eye damage, and artery disease.
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