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Do you care about your health? Then you should notice any possible changes. If you suddenly develop a completely new unusual habit or an irresistible need, you should certainly be cautious, because it could indicate a much more serious problem, especially regarding physical well‑being and health.
If you suddenly have an increased need to eat salty foods or your sleep habits change or their quality quickly declines, it may be just an acute deficiency or a long‑term problem that has suddenly turned into an unusual symptom. The following 10 things usually mean you should seek professional help if they occur suddenly and without prior tendency.
Itching or an unpleasant irritating sensation in the feet
If it starts to happen that you often feel tingling in your legs, an unpleasant sensation or a need to move, even when you are about to sleep or while resting, you should be alert. These can be manifestations of restless legs syndrome, which can lead to sleep disorders and other illnesses.
Skin hardening
A rash in an unusual place, dry skin, irritation or roughening always indicate some deficiency. There may be slight dehydration of the skin, but the problem is also linked to internal bodily processes, such as hormonal changes or the occurrence of eczema or allergies. Definitely do not ignore this problem and have blood tests done to be sure.
Excessively long sleep
The disorder of an increased need for sleep, i.e. hypersomnia, does not only manifest as a result of frequent consumption of alcoholic beverages before bed. Its causes can also be deeper; most often it is the way the body resists some illness. You should certainly consult a doctor about this autoimmune reaction.
Loss of smell
Besides excessive stress, these symptoms can also be associated with dangerous Parkinson’s disease. If you suddenly have very restless sleep with vivid or long dreams that are more demanding in content, or if your expressive habits change, whether in speech, changes in handwriting, or a reduced confidence in normal movements, it may be an indicator of the onset of the disease.
Excessive aggression, toxic behavior
If you are not a clear choleric and you have an excessive shift toward negative or aggressive behavior, these can be signs of emerging depression. This may not be primarily linked only to feelings of sadness, fatigue and an overall loss of energy; its manifestation can also be a sudden very aggressive approach to the environment.
Memory loss, frequent forgetfulness, loss of sexual desire
These symptoms are often associated with depression, but their cause can be entirely different. If you lose desire in intimate areas and at the same time often forget things and feel tired, it is possible that you have a thyroid disorder. An imbalance in the hormone levels produced by the thyroid is reflected in overall well‑being and the body’s abilities. Other symptoms include weight gain or a constant feeling of cold.
Sudden change in eye color
If a white or gray ring appears on the edges of the iris, it is usually associated with increased cholesterol levels in the blood. This phenomenon mainly occurs in people over 45 years old and by itself represents only a visual defect, not an eye disease.
Excessive salting of food
If you feel that you have started salting unusually much, there is probably something wrong with your diet. It may primarily be an attempt to replenish missing minerals, but it can also be an indicator of the following conditions:
- anemia
- dehydration
- PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
Increased thirst
Primarily it may just be the body’s response to a current diet that contains much more salty or spicy foods. If there is no change in this area, an increased need to drink may indicate developing diabetes or it may be a sign of pregnancy.
Need to consume ice products
Some people like to eat ice; if this need suddenly appears, it may be a symptom related to the body’s nutrition. This craving is mainly associated with iron deficiency or anemia. If this happens, have a blood test done to be sure.
