- 10 red flags your body is trying to warn you
about your health.
Listen up because this may save your life.
Skin rashes, uncontrolled laughing, wrinkled ear lobes,
and more.
Here are 10 secret warning signs
that your body may be in trouble
or heading down a wrong path.
Number 10 body red flag, a metallic taste in your mouth.
This common metal mouth type of taste could be a side effect
for a variety of different medical issues.
For starters, this could be a sign of heartburn
or indigestion.
This could be due to a bad oral hygiene
or, say, a reaction to a medication.
This could be also signifying other serious medical issues,
such as chronic liver problems, undiagnosed diabetes,
or even kidney disease.
When your kidneys haven't been functioning properly
for a while, a substance called urea builds up
in the bloodstream,
causing a medical condition called uremia.
One of the more common symptoms of having uremia
is a metallic taste in your mouth.
If you're otherwise healthy and it's a one off metal tang
that comes on, it's probably pretty benign.
But if you experience this along with changes in urination
and back pain, definitely follow up with your doctor.
If there is any underlying serious medical condition,
you need to treat it sooner rather than later.
Number nine secret warning your body is giving you,
skin tags.
Skin tags are those harmless little flaps or extra skin
that grow most often on the areas of your body
that rub together or against your clothing.
Common areas include the underarms, the neck, groin,
and face.
While usually friction can produce these,
there could also be several underlying medical conditions
that can be correlated to skin tags.
Obesity, Crohn's disease, high blood pressure, PCOS,
and even diabetes.
Researchers in several studies have determined
that having numerous skin tags
may be a sign of insulin resistance
and being more prone to developing type 2 diabetes.
Number eight, an achy jaw.
Besides the obvious culprit like sports injuries,
this aching pain can also be a sign
of other pressing medical issues,
things like sinus infection, tooth problems,
blood vessel and nerve issues, as well as a total mouthful
of a conditioning called temporomandibular joint disorder
or TMJ for short.
This is where the joint here
acts sort of like a sliding hinge,
connecting your jaw bone to the skull.
Another often overlooked medical condition, Lyme disease.
If you're suffering from chronic pain or jaw aches
that come and go, ask your doctor if Lyme disease
could be a possible issue.
Number seven, itchy, blistery skin.
If you find yourself with an itchy, blistery reaction
that breaks out specifically on the elbows, knees, butt,
back, or even scalp,
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you're gonna wanna pay close attention.
This could be a sign of or look awfully close to eczema,
a dermatitis type condition that causes dry, itchy,
and inflamed skin.
This rash could also be a sign of a more serious issue
called celiac disease.
Even the tiniest amount of gluten causes your body
to freak out and attack its own intestine.
Usually a person with celiac may experience classic symptoms
like diarrhea, bloating, gas, fatigue, low blood counts,
anemia and osteoporosis.
But many others who suffer from celiac
may have no digestive issues,
but rather up to 25% of people with celiac
may experience this type of rash
known as dermatitis herpetiformis.
If you find yourself with a similar skin issue,
definitely talk to your doctor
as they may be able to biopsy the rash
and look for antibodies that indicate celiac.
From there, they will often recommend a gluten-free diet,
which should make the skin condition lessen or disappear
and protect your body from long-term serious damage
of celiac disease like osteoporosis
or small intestine cancer.
Number six, a lumpy collarbone.
If you find yourself with a sudden lump on your clavicle,
your body might just be trying to warn you
of the danger lurking around the corner.
Located on top of your collarbone near your neck
is a lymph node called Virchow's node.
This node can serve as a warning signal
for your digestive system.
In specific instances, especially the left side
where this lymph node can swell may be the first indicator
of cancer of the stomach, intestines, or colon.
If you find yourself with swelling of this specific node
or any lymph node in your body for that matter,
please see your doctor as soon as possible.
Number five red flag for your body, chewing on ice.
Chewing on ice could be a sign of pica,
a mental disorder that involves compulsively eating ice,
snow, or ice water.
This could also be a warning sign
for another bud of the issue that you're in desperate need
of more iron or that you're anemic.
This can make you feel tired, weak, and dizzy.
But in more serious cases, this could be life threatening.
If you're wondering how to get more iron
in your day-to-day life, you can take a supplement.
Or rather than chopping on ice, try chowing down on foods
that are naturally rich in iron, like red meat, seafood,
beans, spinach, and more.
Number four secret warning sign your body is giving you,
you laugh or cry uncontrollably for no reason.
This could mean you have MS, in which the immune system
attacks the protective sheath that covers the nerve fibers
and causes communication problems between your brain
and the rest of your body.
Going back to the uncontrolled laughing or crying
for a second, this symptom is called pseudobulbar effect
and is a very serious indicator
as it occurs in at least 10% of people with MS.
So if you or someone you know is experiencing laughing
or crying uncontrollably for seemingly no reason,
definitely get in touch with your doctor today.
Number three, smelling things that just aren't there.
Are you getting a sudden whip of rotten eggs
or, say, wet dogs?
Gross smells, but then you look around
and there are no signs of unpleasant odor culprits
in your life?
Phantom smells or phantosmia is a medically known condition
in which your nose catches a scent
of something particularly unpleasant,
but it's not actually there.
This is a serious sign that something is off
and you need to see a neurologist ASAP.
This could be a warning of more concerning matters,
such as a brain tumor, epilepsy, or Parkinson's.
Even if ultimately this just turns out to be your roommate
who just refuses to shower,
it's better to be safe than sorry.
If you are smelling weird phantom odors,
schedule an appointment with your doctor immediately.
Number two body warning signs, your eyes turn yellow.
Ever heard of a check engine light on your car?
What if I told you that similarly,
your body has a check liver light, so to speak?
If the whites of your eyes are no longer white
but instead turn a bright yellow,
the first medical condition that comes to mind is jaundice.
Jaundice is a condition in which the skin,
the whites of your eyes, and mucus membranes turn yellow
because of high levels of bilirubin,
a yellow orange bio pigment in our systems.
Basically, when your liver isn't properly breaking down
the bilirubin, it can build up in your system
causing things like your eyes to turn yellow.
This can be caused by it's just like hepatitis,
gallstones, and tumors.
If this is the case that your check liver light comes on,
you'll definitely wanna get examined by a doctor,
particularly if you have a fever as well.
Number one, diagonal ear lobe creases.
What?
- What, what, what, what?
- I know it sounds like a bizarre mad lib
rather than a real medical indicator, but humor me.
Take a look at your ear lobes.
If it has a wrinkle-like line going diagonally down,
you may want to really put some extra attention
into boosting your heart health.
This visible wrinkle is sometimes called Frank's sign
and it could be an indicator of coronary artery disease,
the most common form of heart disease.
According to many studies, there is an association or link
between these angular earlobe lines
and the leading cause of death in the United States.
All this to say, if you or someone you know
has these suspicious ear creases,
reach out to your healthcare professional
and discuss how you can improve your heart health.
All right, that's been a quick breakdown
of some of the bizarre warning signs
your body is trying to send you.
Believe me, there are a ton more.
Have you had any weird things
that have happened to your body
that have become a weird medical ailment?
Let me know about it in the comments below.
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