• When red flags occur in your health, take immediate precautions to prevent serious illness.Doctor image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.com
  
  When a person feels healthy, they are on top of the world. However, when something out of the ordinary happens, panic can set in. There are a number of early red flags you can look for to help you maintain good health and catch dangerous diseases early enough to beat them. Make sure when the warning signs come, you talk to your doctor about them before it is too late.
  
  

Low Energy and Fatigue

• Feeling tired, wary and having a lack of energy may indicate a number of health problems. It can originally result from infection, mental illness and various diseases. Doctors can run various tests to determine the cause of the fatigue including neurological examinations, mental health exams, blood count tests, X-rays, CT scans and MRIs. The diagnosis includes diabetes, infections, hepatitis and anemia.
  
  

Blood in the Stool

• Blood in the stool may be linked to a number of health problems. A male must pay careful attention to this problem, one of the early signs of prostate cancer. The diagnosis of blood in the stool includes hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, intestinal polyps and anal fissures. The tests to determine the cause include a digital rectal exam, complete blood count and colonoscopy. Get this serious problem diagnosed early because prostate cancer can become fatal.
  
  

Frequent Urination

• Making numerous trips to the bathroom, while never seeming to find relief, is another red flag for a health problem. Frequent urination often leads to a number of serious medical conditions including urinary tract infections, kidney disease, bladder problems and prostate infections. Drinking too much liquids and the normal aging process causes the problem as well. However, due to the possible dangers, see a doctor immediately if this problem persists.
  
  

Unexplained Weight Loss

• While many people dream about sudden weight loss, it can indicate serious health problems. Some basic causes are changes in diet, medications and mental health difficulties. Unfortunately, causes also include cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, infections, cardiovascular and lung disease, neurological illness and kidney disease. If you lose as much as five percent of your weight in six to 12 months without changes in diet and exercise, see your doctor.