WEIRD SYMPTOMS: WHAT’S YOUR BODY TRYING TO WARN YOU?

Cracks at corners of the mouth or thinning hair indicate iron deficiency. Yellow spots around eyes and elbows signals rising cholesterol levels…

The body always has way of communicating health issues.

Have you got cracks at corners of your mouth or thinning hair or itchy feet, unexpected rash or dark circles under your eyes?

They may seem like normal and benign symptoms, but in fact they could be warning signs of illness and other health problems, says Dr Deyo Famuboni, a GP in London. “The body has ways of communicating health issues, so it is very important to listen to it. There are a variety of subtle signs it gives us, that picking up on them and being attuned to what is normal for you,” added she.

Here are 8 signs revealing something is up with your health.

Gaining weight around the waist

Weight around the waist can be a sign of developing diabetes and a condition known as the metabolic syndrome if the waist size is higher than 31 inches (80cm) in women or 37 inches (94cm) in men. The risk is significantly higher if the waist size is bigger than 34 inches (88cm) in women or 40 inches (102cm) in men.

With high rates of obesity and diabetes that give us irritable symptoms such as tiredness, frequent urination, poor vision…Therefore, it is vital to keep the waist circumference low to help in prevention. A healthy diet and regular workout can keep the condition in check, but it is advisable to consult doctors for a type-2 diabetes test.

Yellow spots around eyes and elbows

This can be a sign of a rising cholesterol level due to fatty deposits under your skin. A blood test which is done on an empty stomach can tell if that is the case. Based on the cause, dietary interventions and physical activities can help to lower the risk.

We are concerned about cholesterol because it is one of the leading factors causing serious damage to the heart and brain that put you at risk of many fatal diseases.

Dark circles around eyes

Sure, not getting enough sleep can cause this, but dark circles under or around eyes could be due to allergies, frequently itching eyes and rubbing the nose. Figuring out what they could be to have the right medications to alleviate them.

Itchy feet

The damp environment can increase fungal infections, leading to itchy feet. You may see a white scaly or damp rash between your toes or on soles. A way to solve it is using anti-fungal cream, combined with good hygiene and airing the feet.

Cracks at corners of the mouth

In this situation, your body is trying to tell you that you should increase the vitamin B and iron-rich foods such as leafy green veggies, lean meat and eggs. In addition, you should moisturize the cracks in order to clear it up.

Thinning hair

It may be because your iron level is lower than normal. Particularly, this can be problematic for women because they have to experience the menstrual cycle.

Having a thyroid problem can also be a reason for hair loss. A blood test and a diet of iron-rich foods are recommended.

Brittle nails

Of course, this usually happens when we over-expose our nails to wet and damp conditions or frequently use nail polish. However, it is sometimes due to a fungal infection, thyroid problems or arthritis that are linked to tiredness, rash, joint pain. Therefore, it is better to looking for advice from doctors.

Constipation

The body is trying to tell you to do increase fiber and water intake in your diet. We need both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber to prevent constipation and help lower cholesterol levels.