Experts disagree all orders of the symptoms of a trip to the doctor, but apparently some minor signs should not be played with (in men or women). We asked doctors to tell us more serious symptoms that often go ignored and why it should not.

1. Feeling tongue-Tied
You're thinking: I have a senior moment.
But it could be: A stroke. When a clot, vessel damage, blood or other problems close restricts blood flow to the brain, the result may be a transient ischemic attack, transient ischemic attack, which affects brain function and may make it difficult to speak. Is different from the point-of-the-tongue to reach an elusive word.  He might find that words can not leave at all, or will utter words that are different from those who thought or mumble things that make no sense , says Steven Kaplan, MD, director of Iris Cantor Center for Men's Health, currently under construction at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York. Such symptoms warrant an immediate call to the doctor or the trip to the emergency room. Mini-strokes tend to last a few minutes and the symptoms usually disappear within an hour, but having a TIA means that you are at immediate risk of a massive attack. Men have a slightly higher risk of a TIA than women, and the risks rise with age, especially after 55.

2. Shortness of breath
You're thinking: I'm so out of shape.
But it could be: A heart attack is imminent. Shortness of breath with exertion such as climbing stairs can be a sign that the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen, a hallmark of coronary disease, men age 55 and older have a higher risk.

Any condition that makes breathing a struggle, such as asthma and allergies, is aggravated by exertion, , says Dr. Schindelé.  But if difficulty breathing seems to be getting worse each time, we worry about the heart.  breathing is difficult, not improvement ensures a 911 call. An electrocardiogram, or EKG (which measures the heart's electrical activity), ultrasound, or ultrasound of the heart, and chest radiographs can help diagnose or rule out a heart problem.

3. Persistent pain in one side of the abdomen
You're thinking: you probably pulled a muscle.
But it could be: A kidney stone or tumor. pain on one side to be probably a side stitch or pulled muscles and nothing to worry about.  But if a dull pain is persistent, should be evaluated by a physician, , says Dr. Kaplan.  could be many things, but a tumor is one of the first possibilities to consider.  A pain of a tumor may not move, and can improve if you take a nonprescription pain reliever, but keep coming back.  Any abdominal pain that is not resolved within three days deserves to be protected.

Sharp, excruciating pain that comes on suddenly and does not improve within one hour guaranteed a trip to the emergency room.  If it's a kidney stone, the pain radiates from a specific point and can be severe enough to make you vomit , says Dr. Kaplan. , I had one myself, and it is so horrible that makes you want to die.  The issue could be an appendicitis, a perforated ulcer or a hernia, so it is important to get checked.

4. WC-Time Blood
He thinks, must be something I ate.
But it could be: A stone in the kidney or bladder cancer if there is blood in the urine, if colon cancer is blood in the stool. Bright red spots on the fabric after cleaning is probably from hemorrhoids. But the blood in the stool that have become narrower and thinner than usual (as the width of a pencil) could be a sign of cancer. Black, tarry stools may also indicate a stomach bleeding from an ulcer. Your doctor will probably examine the gastrointestinal tract through a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy to pinpoint the problem.

Blood in the urine may appear as a subtle pink color, but should not be dismissed or attributed to trace amounts eating beets.  You should eat a lot for that to happen , says Mark Pochapin, MD, director of the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York. Engage in any color is blood-red: A drop can turn the pink container. , even microscopic amounts are a warning , says Martin Miner, MD, codirector of the Center for Men's Health Miriam Hospital and associate clinical professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.  If he can see red, they definitely should be evaluated. 

5. Trouble Down Below
You're thinking: There is a pill for it.
But it could be: An early warning of cardiovascular disease.  Recent studies conclude that men in their 40 and 50 years with erectile dysfunction can be two to five years away from a cardiovascular event like heart attack, , says Dr. Miner. A recent study by the Mayo Clinic found that men who had ED 40 were 50 times more likely to have heart problems along the way that men did not. The artery to the penis is about half the diameter of feeding the heart, so experts believe that the restriction of blood flow in early atherosclerosis appears below. An ECG test or stress can identify heart problems and a Doppler ultrasound (usually a urologist), can test the blood flow in blood vessels of the penis.

The first sign is usually erectile dysfunction problems maintaining an erection during sex or not have a normal erection in the morning, , says Dr. Miner. The good news is that the appearance of erectile dysfunction, whether caused by cardiovascular diseases suggests that their man can have a window of opportunity to treat heart disease before it becomes a serious problem.

6. Daytime fatigue
You're thinking: should I go to bed early.
But it could be: obstructive sleep apnea. Spend more time in bed will not help if the fatigue is due to this condition, in which the airway is narrowed or blocked during sleep, cutting off breathing and disrupt sleep five to 30 times per hour.  Everyone has a night here and there when not sleeping well. But if the fatigue persists, even when you can catch up on rest, sleep apnea can put you at risk for health problems such as heart attack, arrhythmias, stroke or heart failure , says Dr. Schindelé. A sign that is chronically tired, sleep to perform activities during waking hours. , not normal to fall asleep during normal waking hours, just by being in a dark room , says Dr. Schindelé. Sleep apnea is particularly common in overweight men and heavy snorers, but can be treated with breathing apparatus as a CPAP (continuous positive airway), a device that you wear at night to keep the airway open. Weight loss and surgery to widen the airway can also help.

7. Constant bad mood
He thinks I'm a little less than a lot of stress at work.
But it could be: depression. Feeling irritable and low due to complications of labor or the difficult times is normal, but disappears in a few days. With clinical depression, irritability, pessimism lasts for weeks at a time. , is different from the run of the mill-blues and the time for him to talk to your doctor if you are telling him,  not been acting like the person I think they really are by weeks , or has lost interest in activities once enjoyed or not perform at work, , says Dr. Schindelé.

Psychotherapy and antidepressant medications are the options, your doctor will first suggest. But if you have symptoms such as fatigue, low sex drive and loss of muscle mass, Dr. Schindelé advised to have the blood test for testosterone deficiency, which is sometimes the cause of depression, especially in men over 40. Testosterone replacement in the form of gel, patches or injections can reverse the symptoms, but must first talk to your doctor carefully about your medical history and potential risks of testosterone therapy.

8. Frequent urination
You're thinking: I'm drinking too much coffee.
But it could be: type 2 diabetes or an enlarged prostate. It might be coffee, when in fact drinking. But if you often get up to go twice or more during the night, your body may be trying to get rid of excess sugar in the blood that builds up because he can not enter cells, the problem that defines diabetes. The first try to adjust what or when drinking at night to see if that leads to fewer trips to the bathroom late.  If he still urinates more than it did a month ago, should get your blood sugar, especially if you also have increased thirst, another red flag for diabetes , says Dr. Miner. Diabetes can be controlled with changes in diet and exercise, often combined with medication.

If he is also feeling that can not empty their bladder completely and / or have a slow or weak stream, dribbling, and has trouble getting urine flow started, the problem may be a prostate growth. This small gland that surrounds the tube that carries urine from the bladder, so that an increase in size may place pressure on the flow of urine, a common problem in men of middle age and older. (In men younger than 50 years, symptoms may be caused by a urinary tract infection.)

Although painless, enlarged prostate may eventually worsen and lead to acute urinary retention, which suddenly can not urinate at all, it is an emergency that often leads to surgery. Treatment varies from exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles to medicines that relieve symptoms and shrink the prostate. Prostate cancer is also a possibility, especially for men over 50 years, and if the doctor suspects that he will do a rectal exam and blood drawn to check PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels, results higher than normal levels may indicate prostate enlargement, infection or cancer.

9. Yellow skin
You're thinking: What yellow skin?
But it could be: liver problems. yellow skin or jaundice suggests that the liver is not functioning well. Possible causes in adults include liver disease, gallstones, pancreatic cancer or a viral hepatitis infection, which causes liver inflammation.

hepatitis A is not a disease people think, but it is a virus found in contaminated shellfish and can be transmitted by food preparers do not wash their hands , says Dr. Pochapin. In fact, hepatitis A is one of the most common infectious diseases preventable by vaccination, it is worth considering for anyone who has not been vaccinated. Symptoms such as jaundice, fever, upset stomach and fatigue usually appear within two to six weeks after exposure and improve on their own with a couple of weeks off. (And the virus stays in your body after that.) But, do you visit with your doctor, chances are you want to run some tests to find out exactly what is happening.

10. A New Spot-Mole, sins, Red patches on skin
You're thinking: It's going to disappear.
But it could be: skin cancer and seborrheic keratosis, warts, benign waxy become more common in middle age. Each time a new skin growth that appears or an existing change in size, color or shape, you should see a doctor. Take special care if a spot or mole gets darker, bleed, itch or feel irritated, all of which are possible signs of skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The differences in appearance between a benign and melanoma skin cancer, especially the most deadly type can be subtle. Then, your doctor may want to take a biopsy to make a definitive identification.

I know this first hand experience and I understood what the dangers may have been, I was glad I saw my doctor. After all, no one is indestructible for ever.

Why not go to the doctor... and how to get there

Every woman has a man in her life, her father, husband, brother, boyfriend, friend, that just will not go to the doctor. In fact, research shows that men are 24 percent less likely to have seen a doctor in the past year than women.

Perhaps it is no coincidence that men are more likely to be hospitalized for a preventable disease than women. What drives his escape? Research shows it has much to do with men who want to feel well, manly. A study of 1,000 men found that those with a more traditional view of masculinity, thinking that a , true  man complains of pain, for example, were half as likely to receive preventive care that that did not agree with these stereotypes.

And let me tell you what's going on: the denial. Many people use it as a mechanism for dealing with fear. So you're thinking something like:  If I ignore this, go away , or , I do not like needles and prodded, so I prefer to just jump , or  is or not or just too scared to know about, so I do not want to go.

So how can you help your man to see the doctor? Talk to him about it. Sit down and have a talk, saying that regular medical examinations is the best way to detect any possible illness before it becomes more difficult to treat and possibly life-threatening. Emphasize how important it is for him to be there and healthy for your family. Research shows that this is the greatest motivator for men to see the doctor, probably because it appeals to its traditional sense of what their roles are. To help treat a symptom, the best dialogue I can suggest is something along the lines of: Let's agree to say yes when we feel or see something that is rare or new to us, no matter what shame which can help each other what to do. I will know I have a stomach, gynecological or other item and get care to keep you healthy for you, and I want to do the same for me.

Asking to see a doctor, and, if necessary, the organization of the visit shows that you are taking your health (and symptoms) seriously, it can push as well. It also helps remove the stigma that can be felt in asking for help. In advance, help you organize your questions and concerns in writing and, if desired, be with paper and pencil in hand (or send it with a recorder) so that both can discuss the doctor's answers later. When people are anxious, they often do not hear or process the information given at the time. Do not worry about being bossy: A little discomfort can go a long way to help