These Common Diseases Have Some Very Unusual Symptoms
Most of us are familiar with the symptoms
that illnesses like colds, Asthma, and other commonly-seen diseases
present with. However, there are a few symptoms that may occur that
resemble symptoms of other illnesses, or are rare enough that they are
unlikely to be noticed or connected to the ailment you may actually
have.
With over 400 million people worldwide suffering from diabetes, 300
million suffering from Asthma, and 35 million a year being treated for
Sinusitis, these diseases, though not always fatal, are widely prevalent
and can lead to more serious health issues.
So here are a few lesser-known symptoms of some common ailments seen
across the globe, that you can keep an eye out for.
1. Jaw Pain
Angina is a form of heart disease, usually
associated with symptoms like chest pain, tightness in the lungs and
heavy breathing. But the symptoms can extend beyond this, and can result
in pain in the joints.
This disease can also affect the joints connected to the jaw, resulting
in pain and discomfort to the area. Pain extending beyond the arm and
chest to the jaw and teeth can also be a symptom of a heart attack.
2. Excessive Salivation
Saliva has long since been a very helpful
tool for doctors in recognizing symptoms and diagnosing illnesses, such
as bronchitis (since the early 19th century), and even measles, rubella
and HIV. An excessive production of saliva by the body has also been
associated with acid reflux.
Saliva plays a very important role in keeping our esophageal tract clear
of stomach acid, most of which is removed with the saliva when
swallowing food. For people suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease (GERD), it indicates a high level of stomach acid which causes
intestinal distress and heart-burn.
The body instinctively produces abnormally high amounts of saliva to act
as a lubricant and protect the throat from being affected by the acid
which can cause pain and irritability. Unfortunately, it may also be a
sign that you’re about to throw up due to esophageal irritation, so it’s
best to stay vigilant.
While excessive saliva can be a bit annoying, it is far better than
struggling with low amounts of the fluid.
3. Dry Cough
Asthma is a chronic illness affecting the
lungs and is usually associated with symptoms like wheezing, heavy
breathing or shortness of breath, and exhaustion. However, in certain
forms of asthma, the usual symptoms aren’t present. Instead, the illness
presents itself in the form of a persistent dry cough.
A dry cough is the type of cough you experience that doesn’t help get
rid of mucus lodged in your respiratory tract, and is essentially
considered to be non-productive. This cough-variant asthma is more
prevalent in children with asthma, though even for adults, this cough
has been known to last for up to six weeks and counting.
4. Extreme thirst or hunger
Though these symptoms aren’t always
associated with this disease, one of the many symptoms of Type 2
diabetes is excessive thirst and hunger. This is because of the
fluctuating blood sugar levels in diabetics.
When blood sugar levels reduce, energy levels also reduce which creates a
craving for anything sweet and a high carb diet, to get a quick burst
of strength. Unfortunately, this burst dissipates faster than
anticipated and within hours, the exhaustion returns, often with a
vengeance, the cravings promptly follow suit.
While this symptom is typically seen in diabetics above the age of 40,
it can also affect young patients. The best way to manage fatigue as a
diabetic is to stick to a high protein diet, heavy in nutritional
content.
5. Fruity Breath
Much like how kidney diseases can cause
one’s breath to smell like ammonia, diabetes can also cause halitosis
and result in one’s breath taking on a fruity but foul scent.
This disease raises the glucose level in the body, which can increase
the growth of bacteria in the body causing inflammation. Damage to blood
vessels can further exacerbate the infection, due to reduced blood flow
to the gums, which slows down the healing process.
This can lead to gum diseases like periodontitis and gingivitis, which
is the major cause of bad breath. In cases of low blood sugar, the body
burns fat to compensate for the lack of glucose, which increases the
production of ketones in the body.
High ketone levels cause diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a major symptom of
which is a pungent fruity odor.
6. Tooth pain
The sinuses are essentially just a
connection of cavities (holes) in the skull, present behind the nose and
eyes. Sinus infections are most commonly recognized by a runny nose,
fever and sometimes halitosis as well. However, that stuffy nose can put
an immense amount of pressure on the maxillary sinuses, which are the
cavities located behind the cheekbones. This pressure can result in an
immense pain in the mouth and of the teeth. Sinusitis can also reduce
the amount of saliva produced which causes dry mouth. Dry mouth can have
a negative effect on dental hygiene, as the lack of saliva to get rid
of the bacteria can cause tooth decay and gum diseases, which (as I
mentioned before), is a major contributor to bad breath.
7. Yellowing of the eyes and skin
This particular symptom is normally
associated with liver disease. As it turns out, jaundice, which is when
the skin and eyes take on a yellowish hue, can also occur as a result of
gall bladder diseases.
Inflammation of the gall bladder can lead to an obstruction of the bile
duct. Because of this obstruction, the bladder is unable to normally
process bilirubin, which is a yellow fluid present in the body that is
vital to the break-down of waste during excretion.
When bilirubin is blocked from leaving the body, it accumulates in the
skin to compensate for the sudden build-up, which is a condition known
as hyperbilirubinemia. This build-up of bilirubin is the main cause of
skin turning yellow, and discoloration of the eyes.
8. Wrinkled Sock syndrome
You know that uncomfortable feeling you get
when the sole of your foot tightens, and it can seem like its the
pressure of a sock wrinkling under your feet? This sensation is also
known as Morton’s neuroma and has nothing to do with your socks.
It is a condition by which the nerves in the feet and toes become
compressed and can cause sensory deprivation to the toes, which is what
results in that numb, almost pins-and-needles-like sensation.
This nerve entrapment often occurs in people suffering from hernias. The
most predominant cause is herniated discs present in the spine, which
can put an immense amount of pressure on the nerves of the lower legs.
Morton’s neuroma is most commonly seen in women, and has been linked to
excessive use of high heels.
This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
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