T.J. Samson | Destination Health | April 2020

4 DESTINATION HEALTH I t’s OK to give some symptoms—like the occasional runny nose or a slight sore throat—the brush-off. You can wait for them to go away on their own or, if they’re bothersome, treat them yourself with a home remedy or a trip to the drugstore. But these seven symptoms are important exceptions. They may be caused by a mi- nor illness or even a disease or condition not mentioned here. Still, each one needs a doctor’s attention since it might be a warning of some- thing serious. symptoms you should never ignore Primary care