There are certain medical symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

Although there is a chance they may be nothing to worry about, they could be a sign of a more serious condition that needs urgent attention.

Dr Ray Walley joined us for our weekly medical slot to discuss some of the symptoms that, if spotted, require a visit to your GP.

These include:

-Unexplained weight loss

-Persistent or high fever

-Shortness of breath

-Unexplained changes in bowel habits

-Coughing up blood, or blood in urine

-Feeling full after eating very little, or changes in appetite

-Persistent reflux