Most modern medical professional don’t look at these tried and true tell tale signs of serious illness. Here’s a list of things you should look for to fight off life threatening illness.
Your body is a great messenger. It can tell you when you are dehydrated, or tired. It can also warn you when you are becoming sick in a number of ways.
And just as a reminder, theCHIVE is not a medical journal. If any of the warning signs in this gallery concern you, then you should speak to a medical professional. Not Phil Nye.
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Chapped lips is pretty common. Usually caused by over exposure to the sun or the wind. If you are not in these environments though chapped lips can be a strong signal of a vitamin deficiency.
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Your eyes are split into several pieces. The whites of your eye are more scientifically classified as the “sclera.”
If your sclera changes color it is normally a sign of a serious concern such s liver damage or a viral infection.
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If you notice a change in your nails, be it growth rate, color, or density you should speak with a doctor. It may be a sign of liver disease, or cardiovascular disease.
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Birthmarks and moles are pretty common among adults and are usually harmless, however if you notice a sudden increase in the rate they are growing you should speak to a dermatologist immediately.
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Neck swelling can be a very serious indicator. It may be a thyroid problem or even meningitis. Unless you just finished a set of 1,000 neck crunches you should not ignore neck stiffness.
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Red or swollen palms can be a sign of dermatitis, eczema, or the onset of an allergic reaction.
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If you notice a change in your eyebrow density, be it thinning or thickening, then there may be a problem with your thyroid and you should speak with a doctor.
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Normally cold hands and feet (not just fingers and toes) is a strong indicator of Reynald’s Disease. It is an autoimmune condition that constricts blood vessels in the extremities.
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Her rosy cheeks may indicate she is smitten, but if she is between the ages of 30-55 it may just as likely be Rosacea, a skin condition that is twice as likely to occur in women and is signaled by an increase in facial hue.
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Everyone has a few gray hairs when all is said and done, but if you are more than 50% gray by the time you turn 30 you need to see a doctor. More likely than not you may be a diabetic.
