Im a WebMD doctor the 5 symptom combos you should get checked ASAP

We’ve all done it: You plug your aches and pains into WebMD’s Symptom Checker, see that it could be either “cancer” or “seasonal allergies,” and promptly close out the window and decide to ignore whatever issues brought you there in the first place.Sometimes, what ails you really isn’t a big deal and will clear up on its own — but how do you know when it’s actually more serious and you should see a professional? One of the site’s very own experts says it’s all in the combination.“As a doctor, I know that symptoms often don’t exist in isolation, especially the most concerning ones,” Neha Pathak, a member of WebMD’s Medical Team, told The Post.“Sometimes it’s not just one symptom, but a cluster that signals a serious health problem.Pathak broke down five symptom combinations that often equate to a severe ailment — which you should “get checked ASAP.”“If you’re experiencing chest pain along with shortness of breath and dizziness it could indicate a heart attack or other dangerous cardiac issue,” said Pathak.

An estimated 805,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Pathak notes that for women in particular, nausea can accompany these cardiac symptoms and concerningly, this symptom is often dismissed as heartburn or regular stomach upset.“This cluster of symptoms demands immediate medical attention to prevent life-threatening complications.It could also point to lung problems or a blood clot.”Shortness of breath — when you struggle to get enough oxygen, making you breathe harder, faster or deeper than usual — typically stems from heart or lung conditions, according to the Mayo Clinic.The symptom may begin suddenly or last longer.

Common causes include a heart attack, an irregular heartbeat or heart failure.The NJ Cardiovascular Institute urges seeking medical help if shortness of breath is accompanied by swelling of the ankles and feet, bre...