Doctors and nurses, tell us the facts everyone really should know about their bodies, but most don't

Oftentimes, when it comes to taking care of our health, I think many of us would be better off if we simply knew more about our bodies. After all, many health issues are easier to prevent than fix later.

So, I'm asking doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals: What's something you wish everyone knew about their bodies? Something, maybe, that could often prevent a lot of problems you see in the first place.

Maybe you're an OB-GYN, and you wish more people knew that debilitating period pain, extreme bleeding, or symptoms that interfere with daily life are not "normal" and should be checked out.

Perhaps you're an orthopedic surgeon, and in your experience, you'd guess that at least half of your patients' problems could have been prevented if they just had some daily movement built into their routines. It's tedious for many to keep hearing, but it's true.

Or maybe you're an emergency room doctor, and you often have to remind patients that peeing blood can be a sign of a serious medical emergency that should not be ignored — if it's happening, you should see a doctor.

So, healthcare workers, what's something you wish everyone knew about their bodies that you think could save people a whole lot of trouble? Let us know in the comments or at this anonymous form.

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