Some changes in the eyes and face can be signals from inside our bodies that warn us of underlying health problems. Here are 10 common changes and their possible health warning signs.
1. Facial puffiness – Be alert to heart disease
Liu Jian, chief physician of the Department of Cardiology of Peking University People's Hospital, once pointed out that if there is rarely facial swelling, but the face has recently become swollen, leaving obvious indentations after compression, and the skin at the indentation cannot quickly recover its elasticity, it may indicate that there is a heart problem and you should seek medical attention in time.
2. Pale face - be wary of anemia
Pale complexion can be a sign of anemia. The doctor explained that the color of the blood plays an important role in the color of the skin. When anemia occurs, hemoglobin decreases and the blood supply to surrounding tissues decreases, resulting in pale skin and mucous membranes.
Patients with anemia often have a pale or dull salso-yellow complexion and a pale and bloodless lower eyelid when opened. At the same time, anemia can also lead to symptoms such as fatigue and fatigue.
3. Panda eyes – be alert to liver disease
Wang Qian, deputy chief physician of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery of Henan Provincial Cancer Hospital, pointed out that persistent abnormal liver function can disrupt hormone levels in the human body, thereby affecting pigment metabolism, increasing tyrosinase levels in the skin, making the complexion dark and losing its luster.
In particular, the accumulation of melanin around the eyes is more obvious, which is very similar to the "panda eye".
4. Puffy eyelids – be alert to kidney disease
Kidney disease causes disturbances in water metabolism and protein loss, which in turn can lead to edema. Especially when you wake up in the morning, if you don't drink too much water, but you notice swelling of the face and eyelids, sometimes accompanied by edema of the ankles and calves, and depressions left by finger pressing, you should be alert to the possibility of kidney problems.
5. Protrusion of the eyeballs - be alert to hyperthyroidism
When the eyes protrude, hyperthyroidism should be alerted. Patients with hyperthyroidism have excessive thyroid hormone secretion, which leads to sympathetic nerve overexcitation, affecting the movement of eye muscles, making the eyes protrude and appear bright and bright.
6. Acne on the wings of the nose – be alert to polycystic ovary syndrome
Dr. Shi Ying said that acne on the wings of the nose is usually related to ovarian function or reproductive system, and is common in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. If acne grows on the chin, it is usually associated with endocrine disorders caused by various gynecological diseases, and it will appear and resolve with changes in the menstrual cycle.
7.鼻侧沟纹不对称——警惕脑梗
Li Shuai, a general practitioner at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, said that the sudden appearance of bilateral nasolabial fold asymmetry is usually a sign of cerebral infarction.
When Dr. Li Shuai received the patient, he found that the grooves on both sides of the patient's nose were asymmetrical, the right nasolabial fold was shallow, and the tongue could be found to be biased to the left side when the tongue was protruded for examination (normally it should be centered).
After questioning, it was found that the patient felt a little weak in his right arm in the past two or three days, and he also had hyperlipidemia, but he had not undergone a vascular examination. Result 1: Examination found that there was a risk of cerebral infarction on the left side of the head.
8.嘴唇发紫——警惕内脏疾病
Jin Hong, chief physician of the Department of Dermatology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that the purple lips, whose scientific name is cyanosis, is the result of a decrease in oxygen saturation in the blood.
Conditions such as heart failure, cardiac insufficiency, and congenital heart disease can cause cyanosis. Lung problems can likewise cause a drop in oxygen saturation and purple, which can indicate the presence of lung disease. Some cyanosis is temporary, but long-term purple lips should raise suspicion for visceral disease.
9. Spider nevi: Be alert to liver disease
Dr. Wang Qian said that the spider nevus is called spider nevus because it looks very much like a spider, with a red mole in the center and some blood vessels that resemble spider legs extending around it.
In fact, it is only the result of telangiectasia at the end of the skin. The formation of spider angiomata is related to the decline of liver function, and the liver is unable to effectively metabolize estrogen, resulting in excess estrogen in the body, which in turn causes the peripheral arteries and capillaries of the skin to dilate, forming spider nevi. It usually appears on the face, neck, trunk, etc.
10. The appearance of a large number of spots: be alert to gynecological inflammation
Doctors point out that women with gynecological inflammation often have spots on the sides of the cheeks, which are mainly due to endocrine disorders caused by gynecological diseases.
Therefore, maintaining good health and paying attention to changes in the body inside and outside is an important part of protecting our health.