There is a disease in the body, but the face can be seen? There are 4 faces that may be a sign of disease or cancer
"The first time I saw her, I knew it was probably liver cancer..."
Recently, Dr. Zhang received a patient, a middle-aged lady with sallow skin. The lady's surname is Wang. Recently, Ms. Wang found that her skin was getting yellower and yellower, and she often felt abdominal distension and diarrhea. So I came to the hospital for a physical examination. At that time, Dr. Zhang happened to be on duty, and he saw Ms. Wang at the door. After questioning and a series of examinations, sure enough, Ms. Zhang was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Dr. Zhang said that many metabolisms in the human body require bile to participate. When the liver is abnormal, bile stasis and bilirubin flow back into the blood, as the blood distributes to the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes, it will cause yellowing, that is, jaundice. This is one of the more typical manifestations of liver cancer.
1. Whether you are in good health or not is written on your face
Seeing the picture below, which one do you think is uncomfortable on the left or on the right?
This picture comes from a study published in the journal Nature , which simulates the human body's response to infection.
The article pointed out that diseases can often be manifested through subtle changes on the face . If you observe carefully, you can see that the person on the left has pale skin and lips, drooping eyelids and mouth corners, and a slightly swollen face.
In Chinese medicine, there is also a saying "color diagnosis", which can be used to see the health status of the body from the colors of different parts of the face. What does a healthy complexion look like?
The skin of the yellow race is mostly yellow, and a healthy complexion should be reddish yellow, bright and subtle. That is, bright, moist, with blood on the face.
It is often seen in TV dramas, "I see that your Yintang is black, and there must be a bloody disaster." What is the situation of Yintang being black?
Yintang refers to the dark and dull area between the two eyebrows. From a medical point of view, it may be caused by lack of sleep, abnormal metabolism of melanin, or insufficient sun protection, resulting in localized melanin pigmentation. Or acne, pigmented moles.
Two, several faces, be alert to the possibility of disease
It is a superstition to determine fate by looking at the face, but it has to be said that some diseases do show their clues through the state of the face.
·Facial swelling
Dr. Lu Hui from Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital said that edema is caused by the accumulation of water in the extracellular fluid of the body. Normal people drink too much water or eat too much salt will cause facial edema.
However, if the face is swollen, accompanied by obvious indentation, which is difficult to recover, it may indicate heart or kidney problems.
·Abnormal complexion
The skin is dark brown or dark purple, which is common in patients with chronic heart failure and advanced pulmonary heart disease. Due to the long-term hypoxia of body tissues, the complexion is dark. Patients with rheumatic heart disease and mitral valve stenosis often have a dark red complexion. Pale, bloodless, accompanied by fatigue, etc., may be anemia.
The skin becomes dull, very dry, and even peels frequently, which may be a manifestation of liver damage, also known as "liver disease face", usually accompanied by yellow skin, yellow eyes, purple lips, etc. .
·Surface xanthelasma
Xanthomas are meat bumps that are closer to the color of the skin. They mostly appear in the armpits, trunk, upper legs, inner eyelids, ankles, elbows, etc. When xanthomas appear on the skin, it is likely to be due to high triglycerides, high cholesterol, and abnormal blood lipids. cause.
Dyslipidemia is extremely harmful to blood vessels, and patients should pay attention to the occurrence of diseases such as atherosclerosis, vascular disease, and pancreatitis.
3. If you want to look good, these are indispensable
Wanting a good complexion is everyone's wish. So is there any way to improve the complexion? Of course, remember these 4 points and have a good complexion easily.
1. Supplement iron
Animal food is rich in heme iron, which has a high absorption rate and has a good effect of enriching blood. Pig blood, beef, duck blood, mutton, etc. are all iron-rich foods and should be supplemented in moderation.
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables
Plants are rich in vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant, which can inhibit the oxidation of dopa and prevent pigmentation . It also helps the body absorb non-heme iron and helps the body synthesize collagen.
The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents recommends a daily intake of no less than 300g of fresh vegetables and 200-350g of fresh fruit per day.
3. The gut should be healthy
For people with bad gut, choose the right food. Eat less gas-causing, greasy food. Eat some coarse grains in moderation, increase dietary fiber intake, supplement B vitamins, and maintain intestinal health.
4. Regular life routine
In addition to dietary advice, a good complexion is also inseparable from good living habits and a regular life schedule.
Avoid staying up late, it is best to go to bed at 23:00 every day to ensure sleep time. Adhere to proper exercise, good skin also needs exercise, maintain 150 minutes of exercise a week, do not rush, do not exercise intensely, so as not to hurt the body. In addition, maintain a good mood, a good mental state, and a radiant face.
Complexion is also a "barometer" of physical health. When abnormal signs are found and there is no improvement for a period of time, and the condition is getting worse, you should be more vigilant and go to relevant specialists for consultation in time to check whether it may be caused by a disease.
References:
[1] "If you have nothing to do, look in the mirror more often, and you will know whether you are in good health or not!" ". Health Times. 2022-07-01
[2] "Medical students eat hot pot, see the face of the boss, leave a message to suggest a physical examination!" These 10 faces, you need to check your heart! ". Health Times. 2021-10-27
[3] "Yellow complexion at a young age? You deserve this skin care recipe! ". Vita Dog Nutritionist. 2019-05-08
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