If your imaging test produced unusual results as noted by clinicians, you should take it seriously. While abnormal imaging results don't mean you're sick, they should still be followed up with further testing, as they may be signs of a serious health issue.

Abnormal imaging results

If clinicians note unusual or unexpected data in your CT (computerized tomography) results, you should follow up with further medical examination. This can reflect serious underlying issues.

Abnormal CT results

A fracture is when there's a break in a bone. Fractures need to be examined and treated by a healthcare professional to ensure it heals without any complications.

fracture

Injuries to the head should always be taken seriously, especially if you have a concussion or are disoriented after the injury. Damage to the brain might not always be immediately noticeable. If you've hurt your head, you should seek prompt examination by a medical professional. 

Head injury

Hip pain

If your hand hurts and you're not sure why, schedule an appointment with your healthcare professional. A wide range of conditions, many benign, may be causing you pain.

Hand pain

Finger pain is often a result of injuries like burns or impact. If the pain is severe or the finger appears broken, you should schedule a visit with your healthcare provider.

Finger pain

Injuries and falls can lead to serious health complications, even if all appears well on the outside. If you took a hard injury or fall, it's best to get checked out by a medical professional. Seek immediate care if the injury leads to severe bruising, or headaches, or if the pain does not subside within a day.

Injury/fall

Injury to your knees can make movement painful. In many cases, like fractures and sprains, medical treatment is necessary. If an injury to your knee causes severe pain or hampers your mobility, get it checked out by a healthcare professional.

Knee injury

Knee pain refers to discomfort or pain in or around the kneecaps, especially when bending down or standing up. Common causes of knee pain are strain and injury, but underlying conditions like arthritis can cause it too. Speak with a healthcare professional if you experience chronic or severe knee pain.

Knee pain

Fluid build-up or inflammation in the leg can cause it to swell in size and shape. While some causes are not serious, you should still schedule a visit with your healthcare provider, as it could be a result of underlying health issues.  Seek emergency care if your leg swells alongside symptoms of chest pain, severe headaches, dizziness, or if it occurs suddenly.

Leg swelling

Leg pains can occur for a variety of reasons, but most often it's a result of strain or over-exertion. However, some cases of leg pain happen for no clear reason, and these should be taken seriously. Schedule a visit with a healthcare professional if your leg pain is severe or lasts longer than a couple of days.

Leg pain

If you have any health concerns or questions you need to be addressed, your healthcare provider is a great resource. They can help work through the specifics of what you're dealing with, keeping you healthy and well.

Other

Pain or discomfort can pop up all over your body. Regardless of where it hurts, it's never a bad idea to visit a healthcare professional if you're experiencing unusual or persistent pain. 

Other pain

Pain while swallowing is normally from some sort of infection or irritation to the throat, like the strep bacteria. A person should talk with their healthcare provider if the pain lasts longer than a week or has no obvious cause. Seek emergency care if you experience breathing issues or are struggling to control your mouth muscles.

Pain with swallowing

Paralysis is when a person loses control of muscle movement in a part of the body. It's often caused by damage to the nervous system or brain. Therapy, surgery, and other health interventions are often helpful to individuals suffering from paralysis. If you experience sudden paralysis in any part of the body, seek immediate medical care.

Paralysis

If you're unsure whether you've received a concussion, it's best to get your injury checked out by a medical professional. Signs of concussion include headaches, dizziness, mental fog, and vision issues.

Possible concussion

Rapid breathing, or hyperventilation, is normally a result of exertion. If you're breathing rapidly while trying to perform everyday tasks, discuss it with a healthcare provider. This could be due to underlying health issues like asthma. Seek emergency care if you experience a sudden onset or if you cannot catch your breath. 

Rapid breathing

Rib pain is any sort of pain in, around, or under the ribs, particularly dull, throbbing, or cutting pains. Rib pain should be examined by a doctor if it doesn't go away fast, especially if it's accompanied by chest pains or difficulty breathing. In this situation, seek immediate medical care: it could be a sign of a life-threatening condition like a heart attack.

Rib pain

sciatica

Scrotum pain is often a result of irritation, injury to, or infection of the testicles. Scrotum pain has no singular cause, so it's best to speak with a healthcare provider if your pain concerns you. Seek emergency care if you show signs of torsion, like swollen, blue, inflamed testicles, or nausea. Torsion can lead to a loss of testicles if untreated.

Scrotum pain

Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, is when a person struggles to breathe and feels tightness in their chest. While shortness of breath is normal after exercise or exhaustion, if it occurs in everyday activities, it's often a sign of an underlying condition. Seek immediate care if you are unable to breathe or experience chest pain with dyspnea. 

Shortness of breath

Shoulder pain is most often a result of strain or exertion, and in mild cases should heal on its own. If you experience persistent or severe shoulder pain, or if the pain doesn't go away within a few days, check in with a healthcare professional.

Shoulder pain

A splinter is a thin, sharp fragment, usually wood or metal, lodged in the skin. Most splinters can be removed at home with tweezers. Make sure to clean the puncture after removal. If the wound appears infected before or after removing the splinter, have a medical professional treat it.

Splinter

A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle bends or stretches in an unnatural way, causing tears or stretching. In most cases, sprained ankles can be treated at home by resting, but severe pain should be examined by a medical professional.

Sprained ankle

A stiff neck is a sore, rigid neck that's difficult to move. Awkward posture and injury are common causes of stiff necks, so you may want to visit a healthcare professional if symptoms don't fade in a few hours. Seek emergency care if your stiff neck is accompanied by fever, disorientation, or migraines.

Stiff neck

Swelling in the joints is caused by inflammation, which can leave your joints feeling creaky and sore. While infection or injury can cause this, it's also a hallmark sign of arthritis. Schedule a visit with your healthcare provider if you're experiencing persistent or painful joint swelling.

Swollen joint(s)

Edema, or swelling, in the legs or ankles is caused by fluid build-ups that lead to inflammation. Sometimes minor swelling is a result of sitting too long, but it should fade fast. Significant, painful, or sudden swelling should be immediately examined by a healthcare professional. Underlying issues like diabetes, venous insufficiency, and gout can cause this symptom.

Swollen legs and feet

A lot of different issues can cause pain in your toes, like stubbing them, ingrown nails, or breakage in the bones. Visit with your healthcare provider if you're experiencing unusual or severe pain in your toes, especially if it's accompanied by swelling.

Toe pain

If your toenail is injured or broken, be sure to carefully watch how it goes back in. Some toenail injuries can cause bleeding under the nail, a condition known as a subungual hematoma, while infection and fungal growths are also serious concerns. If these occur, medical intervention may be necessary.

Toenail injury

Vertigo is a sudden onset of dizziness and imbalance caused by inner ear issues. Everyone experiences vertigo from time to time, but if it becomes chronic or episodes are frequent, talk with your healthcare provider. Conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can cause chronic vertigo, but treatments are available.

Vertigo

While many people experience changes in their vision as they age, speak with your doctor if you notice vision changes. While it's usually a result of normal wear and tear, sometimes underlying diseases or conditions can be at play. Seek emergency care if you notice a sudden or dramatic change in your vision, especially if accompanied by migraines or eye pain.

Vision-changes

It's common for a person's vision to degrade as they age, but you should keep your doctor informed if your vision is fading. Underlying issues may be contributing, and if it's eye disease it could cause permanent damage if untreated. Sudden onset of vision loss, whether fogginess or total blindness, should be examined immediately by a medical professional.

Vision loss

Pain in your wrist can have a number of causes beyond injury. If the pain is recurring, underlying conditions like carpal tunnel or arthritis may be causing it. If you're experiencing wrist pain and aren't sure why to talk with your doctor. Pain in your wrist can have a number of causes beyond injury, like carpal tunnel or arthritis.

Wrist pain

Medical imaging refers to the creation of pictures of the inside of the body. This can be done in a number of ways, including X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, but all can provide valuable information about the body.

Imaging

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