00:09Your body changes all the time but some changes should never be brushed off as
00:16getting older, stressed or probably nothing. Tonight on Housecall we're
00:21discussing five changes that deserve your attention especially if they're new
00:27unexplained and persistent. Number one unexplained weight loss. If the number
00:33on your scale keeps dropping even though you haven't changed your diet or
00:37exercise don't automatically celebrate. Unintentional weight loss can occur in
00:43conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, gastrointestinal disorders,
00:49chronic infections and even cancer. Number two a new lump or swelling. Any new
00:56or persistent lump deserves attention whether it's on your breast, neck, armpit
01:03or testicle or anywhere else on your body. Many lumps are completely benign but
01:09don't try to determine what it is yourself based on whether or not it hurts. Have
01:14any new or persistent lump examined by a healthcare professional. Number three
01:20unexplained bleeding. Blood appearing where you do not expect it should be
01:25investigated. That includes blood in the urine or stool, coughing or vomiting blood,
01:32bleeding after menopause or persistent abnormal vaginal bleeding. Number four a
01:38persistent change in your bowel habit. Pay attention to any new change in how
01:43frequently you're going to the bathroom. Persistent diarrhea or constipation, a change
01:49in the appearance of your stool or feeling like you're not emptying properly. If these changes
01:55occur with blood in your stool, anemia, abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss, talk to your doctor.
02:03A change in bowel habit can be a sign of colon cancer. And lastly, a change in mole or lesion.
02:10A mole that changes in size, shape or color or a sore that repeatedly bleeds and doesn't heal deserves a
02:19conversation with your doctor. Remember these three words. New, unexplained and persistent.
02:26These changes don't automatically mean something serious is wrong, but they're worth discussing with your doctor.
02:33Early detection can make all the difference. It's Dr. Mariana Brown, the TV6 Housecall.
02:39for now.
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