6 symptoms you should never dismiss as ‘normal aging’: US doctor underlines ‘telling signs’
Published on: May 10, 2026, 11:18 a.m. | Source: Times of India
In today’s world, constantly on our toes, thanks to the hustle culture, we often forget to check on ourselves. It’s less fuss to tell ourselves, “all is well,” rather than digging deeper to find out the reason behind some of the everyday conveniences that we deem as “normal.” Think aches and pains, a little stiffness or tiredness, maybe being slightly more forgetful, and more symptoms like these. Most of us brush these off as “just getting older.” It’s easy to chalk up feeling sluggish or sore to the passage of time.However, a US doctor thinks otherwise.Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a board-certified colorectal surgeon, says we shouldn’t dismiss everything as normal aging. Some “ordinary” symptoms can signal something serious, health problems you really don’t want to miss.Talking with TODAY, as reported by NBC Los Angeles, Dr. McFadden recently shared six symptoms that people too often ignore, blaming them on age when, in reality, they can mean heart trouble, lung issues, nerve problems, or something else that needs attention. His advice hit a nerve for a reason: Many of us are quick to normalize discomfort, instead of checking in with a doctor.Dr. McFadden made it clear: your body doesn’t just develop new symptoms for no reason. While some changes are to be expected as we get older, anything persistent, unusual, or getting worse deserves a closer look.Doctors have warned for years that catching diseases early gives people the best shot at treatment, but if everyone brushes off problems as “getting older,” too many conditions fall through the cracks.Let’s take a look at a few symptoms Dr. McFadden underlined, insisting that you should never ignore.
