Top of the page Health Risks Topic OverviewMany things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:
Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.
Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.
Medicines you take. Certain medicines, herbal remedies, and supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.
Recent health events, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.
Your health habits and lifestyle, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.
CreditsByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine Current as ofNovember 20, 2017 Top of PageNext Section:
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine