The doctor called the external signs indicating serious illness

Peeling of the skin, furrows on the nails, redness of the eyes can be external signs of serious diseases. About this therapist "Polyclinic.<url>" Alexander Novikov warned on Tuesday, February 3.

"Constant dryness and peeling can indicate not only improper care, but also a deficiency of iron, vitamins or thyroid problems. A yellowish tinge of the skin or whites of the eyes is a reason to check the liver. Pallor often indicates anemia, not just fatigue, and frequent rashes in adults may be associated with hormonal imbalances or disorders in the gastrointestinal tract," the doctor warned in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Novikov noted that increased nail fragility and hair loss often indicate a lack of iron, vitamin D or B12, as well as thyroid diseases. Life.Ru . Another alarming sign is transverse furrows on the nails. A change in their color, cyanosis or yellowness, indicate possible problems with the lungs, heart and liver, the doctor added.

"Chronic kidney or thyroid problems manifest themselves with permanent bags under the eyes and puffiness," Novikov said.

Redness of the eyes without signs of infection may be associated with autoimmune or endocrine disorders. Sudden weight loss can accompany cancer or endocrine diseases. And stooping, stiffness and slowness of movement, uncertain and shaky gait can be not just a habit, but a sign of chronic pain, depression or neurological disorders.

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Earlier that day, Natalia Solovyova, a cardiologist at the Semeynaya Clinic Network, said that excessive sweating for no apparent reason is not just discomfort, but a possible signal from the body about serious cardiovascular diseases.

The expert pays special attention to the most alarming scenario: if you suddenly break out in a cold, sticky sweat, feel chills, and your skin becomes cold. This is the nervous system's response to extreme stress in the body.

The day before, infectious disease specialist Elena Meskina said that monkey pox is transmitted from monkeys, but in recent years cases of the disease have been reported among humans. The main symptoms of the infection are malaise, fever, nausea, vomiting and the appearance of a rash on the skin, which undergoes different stages of development, resembling chickenpox. 360.ru .

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