There are many occasions where we don’t take a headache or a slight fever seriously. We think it will pass and when it does, we don’t give it another thought. But there are aches and pains that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the 6 most serious pains we shouldn’t neglect.

Paralysis of the limbs, dizziness, slurred speech, double vision, tingling, and numbness are signs of a stroke. Arteries supply oxygen to the brain. A stroke is the result of the brain tissues dying due to blockage or rupture of arteries. The area of the brain that is affected determines a stroke. The damage to a large artery might result in paralysis of the body on one side and the loss of speech. On the other hand, if a small artery is damaged, one of the limbs may be paralyzed. If the above symptoms are noticed, emergency medical help is needed immediately. Usually treatment needs to be administered within 3 hours of the appearance of the symptoms. The sooner a patient is treated, lesser are the chances of permanent brain damage.

Chest pain, pain in jaw, neck and arm, shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweat, weakness, vomiting are signs of a heart attack. In the presence of these symptoms, 911 should be dialled immediately. While waiting for help, the patient should chew a full strength aspirin, if not allergic to it. Doing this prevents heart muscles from being damaged. Please remember, not all heart attacks involve chest pain. Lots of women, diabetics and old people have, what are called, painless heart attacks. Their symptoms are: weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, heart pounding, sweating, and shortness of breath.