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Health: Severe Body Changes That May Require You To Seek Medical Attention

Racheal Kangethe by Racheal Kangethe
May 23, 2019
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Before falling sick, the human body gives early signs first, which in most cases, we ignore. This is why it is very important to listen to your body and take action to seek medical attention when you receive any signals to do so. Otherwise, if you choose to ignore these changes, you might end up spending too much when treating a health condition that was preventable. To avoid such cases, here are some of the body changes to give immediate medical attention.

Thinning Eyebrows

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Did you know that having thick eyebrows is a sign of perfect health? Well, that is very true, even if most people thicken their eyebrows to enhance their looks. Therefore, once you realize that your eyebrows are beginning to become thinner, you should not only worry about your looks but also take this as a health concern. It is okay to experience a period loss of eyebrows because this is normal. However, when you notice the excessive loss of eyebrows, you should get in touch with a doctor. This is because excessive eyebrow loss could be a result of thyroid activities in the body.

Red Face

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Reddening of the face is associated with a number of health issues. For example, the face may turn red due to an early sign of demodicosis; hence you should visit the doctor immediately. Second, to this, it may be a sign of unforeseen health condition or due to a decrease in hormone levels. At times you are likely to feel dizzy due to pressure changes, which may be due to an infection. Lastly, the redness of the face can also be a sign of the beginning of menopause in women.

Dry Skin

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Dry skin is mostly experienced in cold weather though most people alleviate it with moisturizers. Additionally, dehydration is another cause of dry skin, which requires one to take more water. Moreover, a lack of vitamin E and A are also known to cause dry skin, which gets affected by the overall condition of the epidermis. Lastly, dry skin could be an early symptom of hypothyroidism or diabetes. Due to the possibility of suffering from any of these conditions, you should get to see the doctor as soon as you see the changes in order to get a clear diagnosis. How to live with diabetes

Deformed Feet

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Your feet can easily deform due to excess weight gain or wearing high heels for a long period of time. The feet can also lose their arch due to a decrease in bone density, which requires you to visit a doctor and confirm by undertaking the necessary examinations.

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Hair Loss

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When you begin losing hair on your head, it could be a sign of different conditions including thyroid disease. In an instance where there is a large amount of shedding hair at once, it could be due to a skin condition or a thyroid issue among others. You, therefore, need to monitor how much hair you lose and get immediate medical attention if you feel the hair loss is abnormal. 7 Ways To Avoid Losing Your Hairline

Nail Dystrophy

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Healthy fingernails and toenails need to glow. However, when you notice any kind of change in their shape or colour, it shows that they are sickly. Thin and pale nails may be due to anaemia. When they turn yellowish, it is a sign of gastric or liver problems. Therefore, to confirm your health condition, it is wise to visit your doctor whenever you notice changes in the condition of your finger or toenails.

Tips On How To Maintain Strong And Healthy Nails

Pale Lips

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Dry and cracked lips are an indication of digestive problems and a lack of vitamins in the body. In addition, since the lips are very sensitive to ultraviolet rays, they can also easily discolour because of the effect of the rays. Therefore, there is a lot of importance in visiting a doctor whenever you notice a prolonged change in the texture and colour of your lips. Skincare: Home Remedies For Chapped Lips

These are some of the main body changes that you should pay much attention to. Any change in the colour or shape of the nails shows a lack of iron in the body. When the skin feels dry, it is likely to be dehydration or symptoms of diabetes. Hence, you should always be very cautious when such changes occur in your body.

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