When mild medical issues pop up, you don't always want to rush to the doctors office. The last thing you want to do is spend several hours in the doctors' office only to find out that you have a bad case of the common cold. However, when more serious issues pop up, you've got to make time to get to the doctor, especially when those problems involve neurological issues. Here are four symptoms you shouldn't ignore. If you've been experiencing any of these symptoms, you should talk to your doctor as soon as possible. You may have a neurological problem that will need to be identified and treated.

You've Been Losing Your Balance

Everyone trips and falls from time to time, or misses a step heading down the stairs. However, if you're finding yourself doing that more often than you used to, or you're getting dizzy doing ordinary activities such as standing in line at the store, it's time to schedule an appointment with your doctor. A sudden loss of balance can be a sign that you've got some underlying neurological problems.

You're Experiencing Sudden-Onset Headaches

By themselves, headaches don't usually mean anything significant, especially if you're able to relieve the discomfort with over-the-counter pain medication. However, if you're experiencing sudden-onset headaches that aren't controlled by over-the-counter pain medication, or that are accompanied by nausea or confusion, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible.

Your Vision has Changed Rapidly

As you age, it's normal for your vision to change. These vision changes usually occur gradually. In fact, they may occur so gradually that you don't recognize the changes until your eye doctor changes your prescription. However, if your vision has changed rapidly, and dramatically, there may be a neurological disorder involved in the changes. Don't overlook sudden vision changes. If you're suddenly having a difficult time seeing things that you could see a short time ago, it's time to see your doctor.

You're Finding It Difficult to Think Clearly

When you're stressed out, and working on a tight schedule, it's not uncommon to have a difficult time putting two thoughts together. However, when it becomes increasingly difficult to think clearly, or you find yourself getting easily confused over normal daily activities, there may be a neurological disorder that hasn't been identified yet. If confusion is getting in the way of your life, you need to schedule an appointment with your doctor.

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