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7 Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore - Recognize Warning Signs Early

Discover the causes of headaches, chest discomfort, back pain, abdominal pain, foot pain, and unexplained pain not to overlook. Learn when to seek urgent medical care with this comprehensive guide.

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7 Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore - Recognize Warning Signs Early

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  1. Seven Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore Amber Bacon, D.C.

  2. Objectives • Headaches • Chest discomfort • Back pain • Abdominal pain • Foot pain • Unexplained pain

  3. 1. The Worst Headache of Your Life • Tension headaches • Migraines • Sinus Congestion • ANEURYSM • BRAIN HEMORRHAGE • BRAIN TUMOR

  4. 2. Discomfort in the Chest, Jaw, Throat, Shoulder, Arm or Abdomen • Heartburn • Indigestion • Bloating • GI distress • HEART DISEASE • HEART ATTACK • DO NOT WAIT FOR THE DISCOMFORT TO TURN INTO PAIN!!

  5. 3. Low Back Pain or Pain Between the Shoulder Blades • Arthritis • Indigestion • Heartburn • HEART ATTACK • AORTIC DISSECTION

  6. An aortic dissection can be a life threatening emergency! www.jeffersonhospital.org

  7. 4. Severe Abdominal Pain • Indigestion • Bloating • Gas • Menstrual cramps • APPENDICITIS • DIVERTICULITIS • GALL STONES • PANCREATITIS • OVARIAN CANCER / CYSTS / FIBROIDS

  8. www.riversideonline.com

  9. 5. Calf Pain • Muscle cramps • DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

  10. 6. Burning Feet or Legs • Restless Leg Syndrome • “My foot fell asleep” • DIABETES

  11. 7. Unexplained Pain • DEPRESSION

  12. Conclusion • The worst headache of your life • Discomfort in the chest, jaw, throat shoulder, arm, or abdomen • Low back pain or pain between the shoulder blades • Severe abdominal pain • Calf pain • Burning in the feet or legs • Unexplained pain

  13. Sources • www.women.webmd.com • American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org • www.mayoclinic.com

  14. Dr McDonald: • In addition to the slide show I would take a spine with me to help illustrate pain patterns and where the abdominal aorta lays. A dry spine is also a great conversation piece to open the door to chiropractic.

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