Signs of Health Problems: Understanding Changes in Lips, Eyes, and Nails

2024-03-15 13:39:38

Changes in lips, eyes, and nails are a sign of ‘health problems’

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The color and shape of the human body that is revealed to the outside can vary between when it is healthy and when something is wrong with the body. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]The color and shape of the human body that is revealed to the outside can vary between when it is healthy and when something is wrong with the body. Just as air bubbles in a swamp are evidence of decay underneath, disease within the body sends out abnormal signals to the outside.

Unusual eye color, abnormal shape of fingernails, condition of lips, etc. are the ‘three major sign boards’ that show signs of disease. If it is clearly recognized one day, it is likely that the disease has progressed significantly.

In the case of the pupils, when the whites of the eyes appear yellow, it is most likely a symptom of jaundice due to decreased liver function. If blue or brown spots appear on the whites of your eyes, it may rarely be accompanied by glaucoma or malignant tumors, so it is best to visit an ophthalmologist for a check-up.

In the case of nails, brittle or split nails are a red sign of low thyroid function, pregnancy, psoriasis, trauma, etc. If your nails are dented like spoons, you may suspect diseases such as iron deficiency anemia, syphilis, and polycythemia. In addition, vertical grooves in the nails can be caused by problems in the circulatory system, while horizontal grooves can be caused by nutritional deficiencies, psoriasis, childbirth, measles, pneumonia, or abnormalities caused by drugs.

Lesions on the lips are a comprehensive way to determine abnormalities in the body. If there is a significant change in the color of your lips or if dryness, blisters, or ulcers appear frequently, it is a sign that something is wrong with your body.

If your liver goes bad… The center of the nail is white

If your nails keep getting brittle or cracked, it is a sign that your body’s nutritional status is poor or they are extremely dry. If it turns brown or black, it may be due to inflammation under the nail, melanoma, or a side effect of medication. If you have chronic bronchitis, it may turn yellow or closer to green. In particular, if you have anemia or a bad heart, your nails may become thick, inverted, or have stripes.

When the liver deteriorates, the edges of the nails become dark and the center of the nails turns white. Regular intake of protein such as milk, eggs, and beef is important for nail health, and consuming fruits and green vegetables helps create shiny nails. Healthy nails are soft, shiny, and transparent pink in color.

Abnormalities in the nails often result from simple trauma or infection, and there is great variation from person to person, so there is no need to be overly sensitive. However, since it may appear along with a serious disease, it is necessary to closely inspect the nails regularly (by removing nail polish).

If the color of your nails suddenly changes when observed with your eyes or if stripes appear, you need to get tested. It is also a bad sign that the white color of the nail when pressed does not easily return to its original pink color. If these abnormal symptoms appear, it is advisable to visit a specialist and receive an accurate diagnosis.

If your pupils turn white, you may have keratitis.

When the whites of your eyes turn red and congested, inflammation such as conjunctivitis or scleritis or conjunctival hemorrhage may be suspected. When white or yellowish lumps appear in the whites of the eyes, it is a phenomenon where dead cells formed on the surface of the eye or deposits such as calcium have accumulated under the mucous membrane of the whites of the eyes.

If your black pupils turn white, you may have keratitis or corneal clouding. When the cornea becomes inflamed, bacteria invade and destroy the cornea, and in this process, the transparent cornea turns white. Even if the inflammation is cured, the whitened area may not become completely transparent and may leave a white mark.

It may also turn white if there is a retinal detachment or malignant tumor. If your eye color becomes abnormal or you see a clear change in appearance, a serious disease may be hidden, so do not make your own decisions and take action. You must visit an ophthalmologist and receive a differential diagnosis to check for any abnormalities in your eyes.

Ulcers inside the lips are caused by overwork and stress

According to ‘Donguibogam’, an Oriental medicine book written by Heo Jun, the reason the lips are dark blue is because there is a lot of cold energy in the body, blood flow is blocked, or there is a lack of blood. White lips are also caused by a lack of blood. If your lips are yellow, it means that your spleen is not in good condition, and if your lips are trembling, it means that cold energy has invaded your body.

When white, painful ulcers appear on the inside of the lips, it is because the spleen and stomach are damaged, or the energy is low due to overwork or stress. In addition, when lip inflammation develops gradually and dry scabs form, it is caused by a lack of fluid in the body, while when it develops suddenly and symptoms include pain, cracking, and oozing, Oriental medicine believes that it is a phenomenon caused by excessive heat.

If you are infected with the herpes virus, red erythema may appear on the lips or the skin around the lips, and tiny blisters may often appear on them. The herpes virus often stays latent in the body and recurs when the immune system is low, such as when you are tired or have a cold.