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7 weird signs your body gives you that could mean you're really unhealthy

Whenever something isn't quite right wellness-wise, your body will often try to send you a signal that a health hazard may be brewing beneath the surface.

The problem? For starters, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, women report that they skip out on going to the doctor because they're too busy or can't get the day off work. And, honestly, sometimes it feels easier to ignore whatever is going on.

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But remember: "It's important to diagnose things early before they have the potential to cause more serious, and sometimes irreversible, effects," said Margarita Rohr, M.D., a clinical instructor of internal medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. "When something unusual happens, consider it an alert that something isn't right and get it addressed."
