16 Symptoms of the most common diseases

Feeling dizzy?

Dizziness can be the first sign of a stroke , the most common cardiovascular disease in women. This pathology can also manifest itself through nausea, headache, tingling in the extremities, difficulty speaking and heartburn among many other symptoms. If you notice it, seek help urgently.

Do you always have cold hands?

The hypothyroidism is usually manifested by intolerance to cold, accompanied by a feeling of tiredness, lethargy and sleepiness. If you've also gained weight without making changes to your diet or exercise routine, it may also be due to your thyroid. Consult with the doctor who, after evaluating your case, can order a blood test to see how your thyroid is doing.

Bad breath when you wake up?

It is usually due to a lack of hygiene, but if you also feel more hungry, thirsty and want to urinate than normal, you may be suspicious of possible diabetes . What is the reason for the breath? When the body does not have enough insulin for the cells to use sugar, it is forced to use fat. In this process, ketones are generated, responsible for causing halitosis reminiscent of very ripe fruit. Find out more about your breath.

Cough and stomach pain?

Together these symptoms can alert you to a possible hiatal hernia . When stomach acid passes into the esophagus and pharynx, due to the presence of a hernia, it can erode them and cause coughing.

Do you notice a swollen chest?

It is normal for the chest to be somewhat swollen before the rule, but if it lasts all month, consult a specialist. Does it also itch or hurt? eye! A swollen breast can be a first symptom of a rare but very aggressive type of cancer in which tumor cells block the lymphatic vessels in the skin of the breast. Here are 10 more things your chest discomfort can hide …

Does the iris of the eye have a halo?

Look for a light gray or white opaque ring around the iris. This can indicate that your cholesterol is through the roof, ask for an analysis now! And while they give you an appointment, check what you eat and strive to follow a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with more fish than meat, and avoid cold cuts and industrial pastries.

Nails with stretch marks?

If they have vertical stretch marks it could be a heart problem . Would you say they are shaped like a spoon? It could be anemia , add more iron-rich foods to your diet!

DO YOU SLEEP IN THE DAY?

It may be due to a sleep pathology known as apnea - it is a brief interruption of breathing but repeated during the night - which prevents you from resting well. Consult it because if it is about this your chances of suffering a heart attack increase. Are you one of those who snore? Solve it like this!

Does your smell fail you?

Losing olfactory ability is one of the early symptoms of Alzheimer's , according to the Center for Neurological Diseases Research Foundation (CIEN). This could be due to a protein, responsible for the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain, which would cause memory loss and which would also be responsible for the damage to nerve cells in the nose.

Do your moles change?

Check them periodically for growth. Be suspicious if they are asymmetrical, have poorly defined edges, a suspicious color, and are increasing rapidly … they could be melanomas. These questions that we have asked our dermatologist interest you.

DO YOU HAVE A SOUND IN YOUR MOUTH THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY?

If you also experience numbness of the lips, sensitive teeth, voice changes, or pain when swallowing, it could be mouth cancer . Don't panic! If you take care of your oral health, it doesn't have to be anything serious.

Do you feel unusual fatigue?

Analyze your posture when sleeping: Doing it on your stomach prevents good circulation of body fluids and promotes fluid retention and, therefore, the accumulation of toxins, while doing it on your back or on your side allows more fluid breathing and less body constriction . In addition, sleeping on the right side ensures a more restful sleep.

Headache?

If the pain wakes you up at night or prevents you from falling asleep, it may be due to stress or depression. Attention to the tricks that we propose to remedy this pain. However, it can also alert to the presence of a tumor in the brain . The usual thing is that the pain is constant, lasting from morning to night. When to worry? The migraine gets progressively worse over a period that can go from weeks to months.

Pelvic or abdominal swelling and pain?

If you notice your abdomen bulging, discomfort, pain or a sensation of weight in the lower abdomen, or you fill up quickly with very little food … go to your gynecologist urgently, it could be ovarian cancer . This type of tumor is linked to obesity, so being at the correct weight by following a healthy diet and exercising lowers your risk.

Do you notice discomfort in the lymph nodes?

Look behind and in front of the ears; at the base of the scalp; under the jaw and on the clavicles. The nodes are mobile and painful if there is infection, and hard if the cause is malignant.

DIDN'T YOU JUST HEAL A WOUND?

If the liver is altered, the blood clots worse because not as much prothrombin is manufactured, which is essential for clotting. Poor healing is also typical of people with diabetes or those who have a deficiency of vitamins A and C and zinc .

Headache, bloated belly … Serious health problems can sometimes be hidden behind common ailments. Remember what your mother and that cautious neighbor always said: "Prevention is better than cure!" So read our list of 'warnings' carefully and, if that annoyance has gone from being punctual to being constant, consult an expert as soon as possible.

THE MOST COMMON DISEASES

Do you want to know which are the main pathologies that lead us directly to medical consultations? Warning: If you are a bit of a hypochondriac, put the drama aside and leave the reins to common sense.

Cardiovascular diseases .These continue to be responsible for the majority of deaths in Spain. Shield your heart with these tricks.
Cancer. According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), the most diagnosed tumors are colorectal, prostate, lung, breast, bladder and stomach. In 2017, 228,482 new cases of cancer were detected in Spain and the worst thing is that the forecasts are not optimistic at all, attention! by 2035 it is estimated that there will be 315,413 new cases of cancer. Protect yourself by maintaining an active lifestyle and eating a healthy diet. Psst, psst, find out what to eat to reduce your risk of cancer.
Osteoarthritis This pathology that directly affects the joints as a result of wear and tear has increased by 70% in the last 20 years, according to the International Osteoarthritis Foundation (OAFI).

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE RISKS OF SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC DISEASES ARE DIFFERENT BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN?

This is stated by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is proven that these diseases understand gender, and this is precisely the key when it comes to standing up to them and winning the battle. Women tend to be affected by chronic diseases earlier than men and, although they have a higher life expectancy - that of Spanish women is 85.9 years compared to 80.4 for men - they coexist with more disabilities and worse social protection. You just have to take a look at the situation of many retirees … a round of applause to all those super grandmothers!

FEMALE PATHOLOGIES

The figures speak for themselves: Heart disease accounts for 33% of the ailments of Spanish women; cancer, 21%; and diseases of the nervous system - including dementia - 14%. On the other hand, on the male side, cancer ranks first with 32%; followed by cardiovascular pathologies with 27%; and of respiratory diseases with 15%.

Detect the SOS that your body throws at you in time with the long list of warnings that we have proposed. We insist! At the slightest suspicion, repeat with us: "Doctor, what's wrong?"