10 Signals Your Body Sends to Tell You Something Is Wrong

From minor discomforts to more pronounced symptoms, these signals serve as valuable indicators of our overall health. In this article, we’ll explore ten ways your body may be trying to tell you that something is amiss.

Content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Seek guidance from your doctor regarding your health and medical conditions.

Why do you feel itchy all over?

• More than 1 in 10 pregnant women have itching. It’s usually not harmful and is caused by skin stretching and hormones. But if it gets worse at night, it could be a sign of something serious. Tell your doctor if you’re itching so they can check if you need tests.

What else can cause itching all over?

1. Skin problems like dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, burns, scars, insect bites, and hives.
2. Internal illnesses like liver or kidney disease, anemia, diabetes, thyroid issues, and some cancers.
3. Nerve issues such as multiple sclerosis, pinched nerves, and shingles.
4. Mental health conditions like anxiety, OCD, and depression.
5. Irritation and allergies from things like wool, chemicals, soaps, or certain medicines.

2. White tongue

White tongue occurs when a white coating develops on part or all of the surface of your tongue. It can be accompanied by symptoms like bad breath, a hairy tongue, and irritation.

Causes can be:

1. Neglecting oral care, like not brushing, flossing, or cleaning your tongue often.
2. Bad habits.
3. Using dentures or injuring your tongue with sharp objects.
4. Taking antibiotics, which can cause yeast infections in the mouth.
5. Having a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables and high in soft foods.
6. Breathing through your mouth.
7. Experiencing dry mouth due to medical conditions or certain medications, such as muscle relaxers or cancer treatments.
8. Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a condition where the fungus Candida albicans builds up on the lining of your mouth. While Candida is typically present in the mouth, it can sometimes overgrow and lead to symptoms.

3. Muscle twitches

Sometimes your muscles act on their own, without you telling them to. They might twitch or contract and have trouble relaxing. Twitches and spasms are most common in areas like your thighs, calves, hands, arms, belly, ribcage, and the arches of your foot. Doctors aren’t always sure why they happen, but a few things can trigger them.

1. Your muscles need minerals like potassium and magnesium to work properly.
2. Not drinking enough fluids can make your muscles more likely to twitch and spasm.
3. Having too much caffeine can also cause muscle twitches in different parts of your body.
4. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, your doctor might prescribe water pills, which make you pee more. This can lower your potassium levels and lead to muscle spasms.
5. When nerve cells are damaged, it changes how they talk to each other and to the brain. Twitches and spasms can be warning signs that this common condition is affecting the nerves that control your muscles.

4. Stool as rounded balls

Some things that might make constipation more likely include:

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