25+ People Are Sharing the Warning Sign That Made Them Seek Out a Doctor and — Ultimately — Saved Their Lives

Going to the doctor isn’t exactly a fun task, so it’s understandable that some of us push it off until the last possible moment. However, there’s something to be said for forcing yourself to seek medical care before a preventable issue becomes life-threatening. That’s why these 45+ people are sharing the warning signs they should’ve paid attention to sooner - and what you should be looking out for.

Changing Moles

Changing moles are always worth having a professional take a look at. Don't worry, though, the majority of them are harmless. Moles can alter in appearance - and sometimes vanish altogether - due to a change in hormones.

If you're unable to go to a dermatologist for every single mole alteration, Laurie Kohen, M.D., a dermatologist at Henry Ford Health, suggests at least going to a doctor, "If you have a mole that started out as brown in color and suddenly has black or red (or both) in it."

Bruising Easily

Some people bruise very easily and it isn't a sign of anything, while other bruises can be a warning sign of leukemia. While we advise seeing a doctor for any excessive bruising you may notice, it's worth pointing out some of the differences between a regular bruise and cancer.

According to leukaemiacare.org, bruises that are warning signs tend to appear for no apparent reason (meaning you didn't bump into something hard), many of them will appear at once, and they'll take a long time to heal.

White Glow in the Eye

Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer that only affects babies and young children. So, if you're a parent and notice a white glow in one of your children's eyes, it's worth having a doctor look at.

This glow is usually most noticeable in pictures or low-light environments. Before you fully panic, though, keep in mind that retinoblastoma isn't common at all and there are other - non-life threatening - reasons someone's eye may have a white spot on it, especially in a photograph.

Acne

Whether or not someone has acne is often a luck of the draw in some sense. However, as with any physical ailment, if it's excessive then it's likely that your body is trying to tell you something.

Good ol' acne like we experienced as teenagers will go away with drugstore treatments after around four to six weeks. More serious acne will require a dermatologist anyway, so you might as well check that your health is okay while you're dealing with aesthetics.