Health Conditions With No Obvious Symptoms

Our bodies are pretty good at letting us know when something is wrong, but they’re not so good at telling us what is wrong. So many health conditions have symptoms that overlap – and some people present no symptoms at all. 

If you have high blood pressure, you mightn’t even know it. Most people with hypertension don’t present symptoms, but if it continues to heighten you may experience headaches, fatigue, chest pain and more.

Those symptoms are incredibly vague! Most of us ignore headaches and fatigue, but if you’re continuously experiencing similar symptoms it’s a good idea to go and get checked. 

This one shows no symptoms at all! You can be in a healthy weight range or even underweight and develop high cholesterol. You can scour the internet – there are no warning signs of having high cholesterol – although depending on what your diet is like, you might have an idea. 

The only way to know if you’ve got high cholesterol is to go and get a blood test!

PCOS is a hormonal disorder, and although symptoms include irregular periods, excess androgen (high levels of “male” hormones) – which may present physical symptoms like excess facial or body hair, and follicles on the ovaries — some people don’t even know they have it! Especially if they’re on the pill.

More than half of women do not experience any symptoms, and despite the name, the fluid-filled sacs aren’t actually cysts, they’re technically follicles. It’s also a condition that’s hard to diagnose, there’s no single test, but your healthcare provider will recommend a pelvic exam, an internal ultrasound, and blood tests to rule out any other conditions before coming to a conclusion. 

There are typically no symptoms of osteoporosis until you experience a fracture! Some people experience back pain and a stooped posture, but these issues can come with age. Osteoporosis often goes undetected unless you get a bone density scan.

Bone density scans are recommended for all women aged 65 or over, or women aged 50-64 with family history of osteo, and are to be repeated every one to two years. 

If you suffer from osteo, maybe these dietary changes could help!

Some health conditions can sneak up on us, so regular health check-ups are a must for all women. To stay on top of your health, preventative measures are key. Even changes in mood and energy levels can be attributed to underlying medical conditions, so listen to your body!