19/07/2026
Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore:
Most of these symptoms have causes that are not serious. However, it is important to get them checked—particularly if they are new, persistent, unexplained or getting worse.
Symptoms to be aware of include:
• Unexplained weight loss
• Drenching night sweats
• Coughing up blood
• Blood in your urine
• Blood in your poo
• A persistent change in bowel habit
• Difficulty swallowing
• A persistent, unexplained hoarse voice
• A persistent new lump
• Persistent bone pain
• Unexplained bruising
• Persistent, unexplained fatigue
• A mouth ulcer lasting more than three weeks
• Jaundice—yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Bleeding after the menopause
• A new or changing mole or skin lesion
You know what is normal for you. If something does not feel right, please do not put off contacting us because you are worried, embarrassed or think you might be wasting our time.
Contact Masham & Kirkby Malzeard Surgery on 01765 689317. Our team will ask a few questions and help arrange the most appropriate next step.
If you have severe bleeding, are coughing up more than a few spots or streaks of blood, have severe difficulty breathing or are acutely unwell, call 999.
