10 Weird Symptoms That Hide Health Problems

A diagonal crease at the earlobe? Watch your heart …

Having a diagonal fold –of an inclination of 45º– in the earlobe can make the doctor suspect that the person could suffer from cardiovascular disease or have a high risk of suffering it, according to a study presented at the Congress of Cardiovascular Diseases SEC 2014. If this fold is detected and the person is not diagnosed, it would be good to have tests done, since they could have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc., which can lead to a stroke, a heart attack, etc.

If you notice dimples on the skin of the chest, go to the gynecologist

If the skin of the chest shows a thickening and the appearance of tiny dimples that give it the appearance of "orange skin", and are accompanied by an inflammation of the breast, it could be a symptom of inflammatory breast cancer. Do not panic, but make an urgent appointment with your gynecologist.

Sweat problems in the feet can be due to a thyroid disorder …

Plantar hyperhidrosis, that is, excessive sweating of the feet, could betray a thyroid problem, although it also has other explanations, such as mercury poisoning, the presence of tumors or menopause. In other cases, the cause is unknown. But, in any case, do not worry, consult your dermatologist, because today there are many solutions for this problem.

Did you drop your hair? Anxiety and stress compromise your hair

The hair follicle is very sensitive to hormones associated with stress - cortisol and adrenaline. So if you notice hair loss all over your scalp, “check” your emotions and put a stop to anxiety, sadness, fear, or chronic stress.

If your thumbnail is spoon shaped you may be lacking iron

Sometimes the nail becomes too thin and sinks into a concave shape, like the hollow of a spoon (koilonychia). It occurs mostly on the thumbs. Go to the doctor and tell him. He will surely do an analysis to see how your iron levels are.

Pimples on the face? It's not always the hormones …

If the pimples are concentrated on the forehead, they can indicate problems in the liver and intestines. If they appear on the cheeks,
lung problems . And if they are on the chin, the one that may have imbalances is the reproductive system.

The yellowish bumps on the eyelids alert you to your cholesterol level

The yellowish bumps on the eyelids alert of your cholesterol level

The yellowish bumps on the eyelid –xanthelasmas–, which can gradually increase and transform into plaques, are cholesterol deposits on the skin. In principle, they are only a cosmetic problem, but … various studies have shown that half of the people who present these lumps also have high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Have your hands turned orange? It could be hypothyroidism

Although it is not the best known symptom, since hypothyroidism is usually related more to fatigue, irritability, weight gain, brittle nails, cold feet … the fact that the hands look orange - carotenemia - can also reveal the disease .

If your belly button drains it could be endometriosis

Taking care of the belly button is not something to do only with babies. Adults can also have problems and have problems oozing. If this suppuration is frequent and you do not have a piercing - in which case we could talk about an infection - it can hide something else, from a cyst to an umbilical hernia or, something you would never say, an endometriosis, that is, an abnormal growth of the tissue lining the uterus.

If you have a smooth tongue you need to do an analysis

Having a smooth, swollen tongue, with a strong color and added pain and problems chewing or swallowing can mean that there is a deficiency of B vitamins and iron.

There are little known symptoms that can go unnoticed but that can give clues that something is not working well in our body, from having high cholesterol, to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, thyroid problems or tumors, among others.

What should you look at

A 45º slanting diagonal crease on the earlobe. This can make the doctor suspect that the person could have cardiovascular disease or have a high risk of suffering from it, according to a study presented at the SEC 2014 Congress of Cardiovascular Diseases. If this fold is detected and the person is not diagnosed, it would be good get tested, as you could have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc., which can lead to a stroke, heart attack, etc.
Orange peel in the breast. If the skin of the chest shows a thickening and the appearance of tiny dimples that give it the appearance of "orange skin", and are accompanied by an inflammation of the breast, it could be a sign of inflammatory breast cancer. Do not panic, but make an urgent appointment with your gynecologist.
Excessive sweating of the feet Plantar hyperhidrosis, that is, excessive sweating of the feet, could betray a thyroid problem, although it also has other explanations, such as mercury poisoning, the presence of tumors or menopause. In other cases, the cause is unknown. But, in any case, do not worry, consult your dermatologist, because today there are many solutions for this problem.
Hair loss. The hair follicle is very sensitive to hormones associated with stress - cortisol and adrenaline. So if you notice hair loss all over your scalp, “check” your emotions and put a stop to anxiety, sadness, fear, or chronic stress.
Spoon shaped nails. Sometimes the nail becomes too thin and sinks, assuming a concave shape, like the hollow of a spoon (koilonychia). It occurs mostly on the thumbs. Go to the doctor and tell him. He will surely do an analysis to see how your iron levels are.
Pimples in certain parts of the face. If the pimples are concentrated on the forehead, they can indicate problems in the liver and intestines. If they appear on the cheeks, lung problems. And if they are on the chin, the one that may have imbalances is the reproductive system.
Yellowish bumps on the eyelid. They are called xanthelasmas and they can grow and transform into plaques. They are cholesterol deposits on the skin. In principle, they are only a cosmetic problem, but … various studies have shown that half of the people who present these lumps also have high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Orange hands. Although it is not the best known symptom, since hypothyroidism is usually related more to fatigue, irritability, weight gain, brittle nails, cold feet … the fact that the hands look orange - carotenemia - can also reveal the disease .
Smooth and swollen tongue. Having a smooth, swollen tongue, with a strong color and added pain and problems chewing or swallowing can mean that there is a deficiency of B vitamins and iron.