Early symptoms of diseases

Crackling joints

You shouldn't worry about clicking and cracking in your joints. These are tendons and ligaments that make a crunching sound when they rub. In childhood and adolescence, areas of the musculoskeletal system often grow unevenly, which is why such sounds are heard during physical activity.

In adults, cartilage and tendons gradually become thinner, wear out, and cling to each other with a crunching sound. Another reason for cracking may be a muscle spasm or the bursting of nitrogen bubbles released during a sharp movement.

But if the crunching is painful, you should immediately contact an orthopedist, as it may indicate the initial stage of arthrosis . Another important reason for consultation is crunching in previously injured areas.

Eyelid twitching

Many healthy people experience this phenomenon, it is not dangerous and does not require special treatment. Spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle can be caused by overexertion, fatigue, abuse of caffeinated drinks, or a lack of magnesium, calcium, and B vitamins in the body.

To eliminate twitching, change your habits or diet, try to calm down and relax. Massage around the eyelids will help relieve tension, as well as a special exercise called palming - lightly pressing on closed eyes with warm palms.

However, if the spasms do not stop for several days, you should consult an ophthalmologist or neurologist. This symptom may indicate a neurological disorder - blepharospasm.

New moles

Throughout life, various pigmented formations appear on the human body. Most of them are absolutely harmless and do not require medical or cosmetic intervention. They occur especially often in teenagers, pregnant women and people taking hormonal drugs.

People whose relatives have any oncological disease, as well as fair-skinned and blue-eyed people should carefully monitor the condition of moles. The fact is that sometimes ordinary pigment spots can turn into a dangerous and aggressive type of tumor - melanoma.

Contact a doctor immediately if the mole:

• has increased in size;
• changed color;
• began to itch and flake;
• its edges lost their clear boundaries.

Frequent yawning

Sometimes a person experiences frequent cases of yawning, but at the same time gets enough sleep and does not feel very tired. In this way, the body tries to reduce nervousness before a serious, responsible step.

Unexpected yawning is observed in schoolchildren before an exam, athletes before a competition, actors before a premiere. To get rid of unpleasant manifestations, change your position, take a few deep breaths, walk a little and warm up a little.

If it is difficult to hold back from yawning and it is accompanied by severe fatigue, weakness and dizziness, you need to see a doctor. This may be a symptom of migraine, multiple sclerosis or vegetative-vascular dystonia. A consultation with a psychologist may reveal burnout syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression.

Change in urine color

Clear, pale yellow urine is considered normal. Its darkening indicates that you are not drinking enough fluid. Products such as asparagus, blackberries, and red meat can slightly change the color. Some vitamin complexes add an orange tint to it, and painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs add a green tint.

Red urine, as well as the appearance of blood clots and flagella in it, is a very serious symptom that requires immediate attention from a urologist. Also, do not waste time if the transparency changes or any unexplained deviation in color appears.

Hair loss

Hair growth and loss are natural processes for every organism. Take a fallen hair and examine it under a magnifying glass. If there is no dark bag at the end, then everything is fine. Now grasp the strand at the roots with your fingers and run your hand to the ends. It is considered normal if 2-3 pieces remain on the palm.

Intensive hair loss can begin after a strict diet, when the necessary substances stop coming in the required amount, taking certain medications (antibiotics, antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives) or emotional shock.

If hair loss is not associated with aggressive factors: coloring, perm, frequent use of a hot iron, you should consult a trichologist. After examination, he can write a referral to other specialists to determine the exact cause of this unpleasant manifestation.

Red eyes

The blood vessels located in the eyeballs are very thin and sensitive. Incorrectly selected glasses, wind, smoke, crying can provoke their expansion or even damage.

In addition, superficial hemorrhage can occur after visiting a bathhouse or sauna, excessive physical activity or spending a long time at the computer. Usually, this does not threaten vision, treatment is not required and in a week or two the red spot will disappear.

However, frequent redness of the eyes may indicate poor blood clotting, high blood pressure or the initial stage of diabetes. Therefore, it is worth undergoing a full examination at a medical center.

Take seriously all unpleasant and unusual manifestations of the body, learn to feel and recognize its signals. Change your habits, diet, daily routine and consult a doctor in time. This can save you from treating an advanced disease and even save your life.