Our body is a perfect machine! We are not even aware of how many thousands of simultaneous processes taking place in it and how it is functioning. However, if something goes wrong, there may be problems and difficulties in unexpected places.
Here are some surprising symptoms you can spot on your fingernails and tongue:
Solid lumps or nodules under the skin may be the first sign of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the journal “Dermatology”. These bumps create tissue that can grow to the size of a walnut and it usually occurs near the joints: especially in the hands and elbows.
If your nails have little white nicks and gouges—almost like an icy surface that’s been scraped up—those “pits” may be a sign of the skin disease psoriasis. While you probably think of skin rashes and irritation when you think of psoriasis, pitted nails affect between 80% and 90% of patients with the condition, concludes a study from Dermatology Research and Practice. In fact, some people experience nail issues before there’s any sign of a skin problem, the study authors say.
- Hiccups that will not stop
If you cannot stop your hiccups for 48 hours or longer, it is possible that it is a cancer of the lungs or esophagus, Chinese researchers have found. However, it could also be a sign of stroke. The central nervous system is responsible for hiccups and certain types of cancer or problems with the brain that can affect the system
If you are constantly sensitive to cold and often cringe, regardless of the season, check your thyroid gland. Frequent feeling of cold can be a sign of reduced work of the thyroid gland, according to researchers at the University of Southern Illinois.
Desire for ice in drinks is quite understandable during hot days, but if you have an irresistible desire for ice, it could be a sign of a lack of iron in the body, according to a study published in the journal “American Journal of Medicine”. Also, maybe it is the peak disorder, i.e. the desire for eating inedible things.
If dry white patches form weird shapes on your tongue, similar to the outlines of states on a map, that could be a sign of celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes your body to attack itself when you ingest gluten. If you’re also experiencing diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting, or weight loss, don’t disregard your funky-looking tongue, warns an Italian study on celiac disease
source : http://www.sportonlinegroup.com/look-at-your-tongue-and-fingernails-and-find-out-which-health-problems-you-have/
