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Body Signs Of Being Unhealthy

It is always said that 'health is wealth'. If you are in a good health then you have everything and rest of the things will be in your control automatically. In today's busy life people forget themselves, and they work like robots and eat without taking proper care of their health.

When you fall ill you realise the value of being well. It is better to recognise the initial signs of being unhealthy, so that you will get alert and visit a doctor.

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Health has two aspects that is physical health and mental health. Both of them are dependent on each other, illness of mind will make you physically weak and physical weakness leads to mental disturbance.

In order to live a quality life you must take proper measures for your well-being. Many people think that they are healthy and ignore the initial signs and symptoms that show and proves that you are unhealthy.

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Ignoring these signs may lead to serious illnesses. One must pay attention to such illness and a quick treatment should be done. Following are some of the signs of being unhealthy. Take a look at some of the factors that indicate your health in going in a wrong direction.

Chronic Constipation

Chronic Constipation

Bowel movements remove the waste products from the body through faeces. If they are not removed properly then toxins will accumulate in your body and lead to various diseases. If you suffer from constipation, taking laxatives is not the remedy, you must know the causes also. Visit your doctor to clear all your doubts. Being constipated is among the factors affecting good health.

Cracked lips

Cracked lips

Cracked lips especially the cracks at the corners of your mouth reflect that you suffer from vitamin b12 deficiency. The deficiency of this vitamin also indicates that you are anaemic. Moreover cracked lips are also a sign of dehydration and stress.

Growing Short

Growing Short

When you grow old, the body size shrinks a little due to various reasons and is normal in elderly people. However, your body size can shrink when you are young. This indicates that you suffer from loss of bone density, loss of calcium in bones or any other bone diseases. The bone is fragile and may break so you have to take early measures if your body size is shrinking.

Frequent Colds

Frequent Colds

If you suffer from frequent colds, don't simply ignore it. It shows that your immunity is weak or you have vitamin C deficiency. It also indicates that you are attacked by a virus. Visit a doctor and do all the advised blood tests to clear your doubts. This is one of the signs of being unhealthy.
Urine Is More Yellow

Dark Yellow Urine

Dark Yellow Urine

The colour of your urine also indicates about your general health. If you are drinking enough water then your urine will be clear. However if your urine is concentrated dark yellow even after drinking enough water then it may be a signal of your ill-health. There might be a problem with your kidneys. Please note: Some medicines can also change the colour of your urine so be aware of that before you panic.

Difficulties In Falling Asleep

Difficulties In Falling Asleep

If you are facing difficulties in falling asleep then that indicates that you are under stress. Stress can weaken you immunity and in the long run your health will start to deteriorate due to stress. During sleep-stress hormone, cortisol level is reduced and thus we are happy and active after having a good sleep. Check with your doctor if you are having insomnia (sleeplessness).

Frequent Itching

Frequent Itching

Itching may be due to some kind of skin allergies or skin irritations that is only limited to your skin. However, when allergy and other skin issue are not the case it could be an indication of liver diseases. Visit a doctor if you are having continuous itching.

Always Tired

Always Tired

One of the signs of being unhealthy is being always tired. Your body may be tired because of many reasons such as thyroid gland may be under active (hypothyroidism), your body may be over loaded with toxins and your liver is spending all energy to remove them from the body. You must pay attention to these reasons of being tired to save your health in a long run.

Snoring

Snoring

You might have noticed that snoring will start suddenly and was not there from your teenage. This indicates that your health is not in a good shape. It can be due to obesity, hypertension, depression and early sign of sleep apnea (obstruction in breathing during sleep). You must visit your doctor to know the causes of snoring. This can be also a sign that shows your health is deteriorating.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is among the factors that indicate your health. If you are always tensed and anxious without any reason then your anxiety may be due to hormonal imbalances, hyperthyriodism and even adrenal tumour. So check out what is the cause of your anxiety.

Story first published: Friday, July 17, 2015, 10:14 [IST]
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