People Are Sharing The Health Symptom They Ignored For Far Too Long Before Realizing It Was Serious

Published: Mar 1, 2026 4:16 AM • Updated: Mar 1, 2026 5:18 AM • Original source

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"I reassured myself it was not a big deal and put off going to the doctor. It turned out to be a big deal."

Hi, I’m Hannah Loewentheil, and as a Senior Writer at BuzzFeed I write about all things lifestyle, especially parenting, travel, and food.

(However, please note that this post is not meant to take the place of medical advice.)