10+ People Share the ‘Check Engine Light’ Trouble Signs of the Human Body

Author: Matt Gilligan / Source: did you know?

It’s so important to pay attention to your body and to be on the lookout for possible warning signs that something is wrong.

Our bodies are amazing, and if you don’t listen to yours, you’re making a big mistake.

AskReddit users weighed in and shared the human body’s equivalent to a ‘Check Engine Light’ that you should never ignore.

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1. Mnemonic

“A good mnemonic to remember moles suspicious for melanoma:

A: Asymmetrical

B: Borders irregular

C: Colors (more than one color in a mole)

D: Diameter >6mm

E: Evolving (mole changes over time; this is the most important risk factor)

If caught early, melanoma has a good prognosis. If it has spread systematically, the prognosis is poor.”

2. Have it checked out

“Severe/debilitating headaches, for weeks, with no explanation.

My mom had them for weeks, was told she has sinusitis… turned out she had a Grade 4 brain tumour.

It’s likely nothing bad, but always make sure you get yourself checked out if something seems wrong.”

3. Rest is crucial

“A professional athlete knows they should take a rest day if their heart rate is elevated in the morning after waking up. This means your body is fighting something or still needs to recover from the last workout.”

4. Weight loss

“Losing weight without trying.

Happened to me twice in high school and once when I was 23. Got checked out and got told I must be stressed. The high school events happened quickly and seemed to resolve themselves pretty fast. The last time I dropped almost 20lbs from about 125-130 at 5’6″, down to just below 110lbs.

Pretty much went from a size 5-7 normal pants down to size 2-3. I didn’t notice until everyone started asking me if I was sick. Got check out and found nothing wrong with me. BUT I had issues with a past relationship and issues with my mother. I had also just moved back home. I soon became aware that I wasn’t really eating. Friends and co-workers were reminding me to eat throughout the day…I was unable to eat half a sandwich at the time.

It took me two and a half years to gain back the weight. It was a very unsettling ordeal.”