8 Surprising Things That Might Signal A Dangerous Disease

Jan 19, 2019 by apost team

At times it pays to be a hypochondriac. Giving attention to the small things happening to your body can help to detect and do away with a risky infection in its early stages. Bright Side made a list of some tiny changes in your behavior or appearance that may indicate the presence of a dangerous illness. Pay attention as you read on.

Many people who discover a black line on their nails simply want to cover it up with nail polish. However, this is actually a sign that you should go to the doctor, as it can be a symptom of skin cancer.

The line is known as melanonychia. It is not an illness but an indication that there is a serious disease in your body. In case you see such a line, visit the clinic immediately. Please note that this mostly affects people of European origin. It can be normal for other races.

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These days, many people are suffering from bloating of the stomach because of dehydration, over-eating, and continued stress. It can be very uncomfortable. At times, the bloating can be the result of bacterial infection or constipation. In such situations, you can try to observe and determine which products are causing the bloating, then try to reduce or stop consuming them altogether. However, a bloated stomach can indicate much more complex health issues.

In such a case, the problem could be diseases such as dumping syndrome, ovarian cancer, or celiac disease. Therefore, if alongside bloating you experience a continued change in the bowel habits, lumps on your stomach or your bottom, or sudden and unexplained loss of weight, go to the hospital immediately. It's always better to feel safe than be sorry later. With this information, you will be able to watch your health carefully. You should never try the DIY treatment methods; always get help from a specialist.

If you notice sudden changes to your handwriting, it could be the indication of either tremor paralysis or the Parkinson's disease. Your handwriting will change abruptly if you have this disease. It will start to be tiny, uneven, and reducing or disappearing letters. The explanation behind this is that you are doing your best to be in total control of the tremors in your hands.

Writing your plans down on a piece of paper is a great habit that highly disciplined people have. However, if you have never done this before but are suddenly feeling the desire to record things, it means that you are being forgetful, which is something you should discuss with your doctor.

This could be an indication that your short-term memory is getting worse. This can be the first sign of Alzheimer's. To understand this disease better and to see all its stages, watch the Still Alice movie.

Getting attacks on the appendix is very common these days, but it's still a terrible experience. What's shocking is that scientists have not been able to identify the causes of appendicitis. It is their assumption that everyone has their reasons for getting the disease. 

However, the initial sign of the disease for most people is a very sharp pain around the navel section that slowly moves down towards the tummy's right side in 2-4 hours.

That movement is known as the sign of Kocher. If it ever happens to you, don't hesitate to call for an ambulance right away. In case the hourly pains go away, don't get too comfortable, as it can get worse. At a worsened stage, the pain is known as peritonitis, which is a complicated stage of appendicitis that is even deadly.

If you start feeling continuously thirsty and keep drinking unusual amounts of water, some of the causes of this can be tumors attacking your body or a hangover. However, the most common disease to portray this sign is diabetes. For this reason, take this sign very seriously and seek medical attention immediately.

If you are constantly seeing unexpected flashes of light and in moments or places where they are not supposed to be, it can be an indication that your eye retina is damaged. These flashes are normally described as lightning or exploding stars. If the flashes make you feel dizzy or give you headaches, go to a hospital right away.

When taking photos with a flash at night, both eyes should come out red. It's usually the blood vessels in your eyes that make this happen. So if the other eye is white, something must be blocking your vessels. It could be an eye infection, a walleye, a cataract, or eye cancer. Cancer of the eye is riskier than the other eye diseases.

A woman recently shared the photo of her son. One of his eyes was red in the photo. People commented on the photo asking her to see a specialist immediately. When she did, the boy was diagnosed with cancer. Sharing that photo helped the woman save her son's life. So don't hesitate to visit an ophthalmologist.

If you know of other body changes that could be potential signs of risky illnesses, kindly let others know in the comment's section. Pass this article on to your friends and loved ones to raise awareness and to make sure, they stay safe.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!