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5 Things Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You
By PositiveMed-Team
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson
Our body is a wonderful machine that tells almost everything it needs or feels. Pay attention to small signs and indications it gives regarding what it needs. Paying attention to signs and symptoms can help you detect some deadly diseases in their early stages where they can be controlled with ease, ignoring them can make these diseases fatal. Here are 5 things your body may be telling you in its own unique way.
1. Leg cramps
If you are getting frequent, severe leg cramps that are not letting you sleep at night it can be an indication of electrolyte imbalance generally caused by dehydration. Wearing high heels or uncomfortable shoes might also be responsible, its worth discussing with your doctor. A diet rich in electrolytes like calcium, potassium, and magnesium can help avoid cramps.
2. Hiccups
If you have frequent hiccups that are hard to get rid of it may be an indication of central nervous system disorder. Hiccups happen when the muscle that separates chest from abdomen contracts suddenly leading to abrupt closure of vocal cords. Hiccups also indicate disorders like nervousness and anxiety. If hiccups last for more than 2 days call your doctor. Staying hydrated, proper exercise, and healthy breathing habits are some remedies to avoid hiccups. Hiccups can also be a sign of too much food or fluid consumption.
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3. Frequent dehydration
The primary job of kidneys is to supply nutrients from water to various tissues of our body, if we feel dehydrated frequently it shows our kidneys are losing their efficiency and require medication. If kidneys do not perform their job properly it disturbs the entire body balance, and inadequate hydration leads to various skin disorders. An easy way to avoid this problem is to keep sipping fluid at regular intervals and stay hydrated. If you cannot handle much water try adding some herbal tea.
4. Light-headedness after standing up
If you experience dizziness when standing or lying down it shows that your brain is not getting the proper blood supply. This indicates there is something wrong with your blood circulation, also if your leg or hand tingle after being in a particular position for sometime. Low blood pressure can also cause this. Drinking ample water and exercising daily can avoid this problem, consuming foods that improve blood circulation can prevent it.
5. Tags on eyelids
When you look in the mirror and find small tags on your eyelids it shows you may have cholesterol problems. These small tags are signs that tell us there is danger to our heart coming and the arteries are getting clogged. Unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, or too much fat consumption can cause these tags. They can be avoided by adopting a heart-friendly diet which includes lots of vegetables and fiber. Regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle is essential.
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