Dull complexion. Skin color: sallow, red, yellow, pale, gray

For a practicing doctor, sometimes the diagnosis becomes clear at first glance at the patient. These are the typical symptoms of some diseases.

I remember from college that we were taught to look first of all at the nasolabial triangle of a child. If it is pale bluish, it means that the body does not have enough oxygen. This is due to either respiratory or cardiovascular failure. We need to get examined. Or go straight to the hospital.

Also often characteristic are redness of the eyes (liver, fatigue), yellowing of the eyes (hepatitis), coated tongue (cold, stomach) and so on. But these are not all possible signs.

Here I found an article on the Internet, where similar signs are given in a whole list of as many as 41 positions. I read it carefully myself. Some things are true, some are a little doubtful, but quite possible. It looks like the man was writing seriously.

I have not done in-depth research on all the points, but the list itself is very interesting. At the very least, he can give a direction for examination. Of course, if this person is not feeling well.

It is possible that one of the signs listed below is simply a variant of the norm, a feature of the development of this particular person. For example, I have seen as many rosy-cheeked people as possible who did not suffer from tuberculosis at all. In short, don’t get scared right away and don’t run to the doctor. Just think about it...

I announce the entire list:

Rapidly fading, sagging skin on the cheekbones and cheeks warns that diseases are possible Bladder.
A swollen chin and neck under the lower jaw are health problems associated with poor kidney function.
Wrinkled, folded skin on the cheekbones is a sign of diseases of the stomach and pancreas.
A wrinkle across the chin indicates congestion in the gallbladder, decreased liver function, disease of the bladder or genital organs.
Thin, parchment-like, dry skin on the cheekbones and cheeks is a sign of poor liver function, or the onset of gastritis.
Periodic numbness of the chin indicates incipient diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
An enlarged nose, the appearance of a vascular network on the wings of the nose, loose skin on the nose with a reddish or purple tint are signs of an incipient lung disease or pathology of the large intestine.
Deep wrinkles from the wings of the nose to the corners of the lips indicate a decrease in functions and pathologies in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, and problems with digestion.
If the folds from the wings of the nose go to the chin, then you need to be examined for the presence of stomach ulcers, gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice, colitis, enterocolitis, and duodenal ulcers.
Wrinkles above the upper lip, running parallel to the border of the lips, horizontally, warn of the onset of gynecological diseases.
Drooping corners of the lips, wrinkles from the corners of the lips to the chin are a sign of gastritis with zero or low acidity of gastric juice, diseases of the pancreas.
If the lips and skin around the mouth are covered with many grooves, then this indicates the likelihood of spasms in the large intestine and digestive problems.
Paleness of the skin around the lips and under the nose warns of diseases of the cardiovascular system, heart failure.
A bluish tint of the skin between the nose and upper lip is a sign of respiratory failure, asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis.
If cracks constantly appear in the corners of the mouth, this indicates vitamin deficiency - a lack of vitamins B, A, E, dysbacteriosis, impaired kidney function, hydronephritis, and impaired water-salt metabolism.
Wrinkles above the bridge of the nose look like many crosses - this is a sign of spinal diseases, the presence of an intervertebral hernia.
A transverse wrinkle above the bridge of the nose warns of developing osteochondrosis, scoliosis, and flat feet.
If there are deep multiple transverse wrinkles on the forehead, this is a sign of migraine.
A vertical deep wrinkle on the bridge of the nose indicates congestion in the body, a tendency to edema, physical inactivity, and lack of oxygen.
A deep vertical fold on the bridge of the nose between the eyebrows is a sign of liver dysfunction, liver and gallbladder disease, and dyskinesia.
If the deep vertical groove on the bridge of the nose is more pronounced on the left side, then this is a signal of a malfunction of the spleen.
A wrinkle located vertically in the middle of the forehead, from the bridge of the nose to the roots of the hair, signals a dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive disorders.
Swollen lower eyelids and crescent-shaped wrinkles indicate problems associated with poor functioning of the kidneys and bladder.
Constantly swollen eyelids are a sign of insufficient kidney function.
Constant swelling of the lower eyelids, especially in the morning, indicates diseases of the cardiovascular system.
A constant strong blush on the cheeks, limited around the perimeter, indicates serious problems with the lungs, destruction of the alveoli, and tuberculosis.
Yellow or greenish-gray skin on the face indicates liver disease - hepatitis, cirrhosis.
A sallow complexion warns of impaired pancreatic function.
A “waxy” face, a bloodless yellowish color of the skin on the face indicates the possible development of cancer.
Constant shine of the facial skin indicates hormonal disorders and thyroid diseases.
Strong pigmentation of the facial skin, if there is no pregnancy, may be a sign of liver dysfunction, or diseases of the ovaries and uterus in women.
Multiple acne, located mostly on the lower part of the face, near the lips, on the chin, on the neck and chest, indicates serious problems in the endocrine system, diseases of the thyroid gland, liver, and ovaries.
If acne is located mostly on the forehead, cheeks, and wings of the nose, this is a sign of impaired intestinal function and dysbacteriosis.
If the skin near the inner corners of the eye is lilac or blue color, then you need to urgently examine your kidneys.
Constantly enlarged pupils of the eyes warn of diseases of the nervous system, neuroses, mental disorders, intoxication, and the use of narcotic drugs.
Constantly constricted pupils may be a sign of increased intracranial pressure, intoxication medicines, drug use, thyroid dysfunction, meningitis.
Protruding eyes warn of incipient hyperthyroidism.
Yellow sclera of the eyes indicates intoxication of the body, hepatitis or liver dysfunction.
Constant watery eyes may be a sign of a lack of potassium in the body.
Constant redness of the sclera of the eyes indicates increased intracranial pressure, intraocular pressure, retinal detachment, glaucoma, and chronic fatigue.
The whites of the eyes are bluish in color and warn of the presence of vitamin deficiency and low hemoglobin.

Diagnosis of diseases by the face is not the main thing, but at home it can detect the first signs of an incipient disease. You should report all alarming signs to your doctor and undergo the examination prescribed by him to rule out serious illnesses. Each of us should know how to identify a person’s illness by looking at his face.

According to experts, a change in skin color, that is, its darkening, occurs when there is a metabolic disorder caused by certain diseases. Read more about why diffuse hyperpigmentation occurs.

Causes

The skin of the body and face can darken not only due to metabolic failure, but also when taking certain medications, a malignant tumor internal organs or increasing the production of a hormone that stimulates the production of melanin (the latter is responsible for skin color - the less it is, the lighter it is). Now let's look at the listed reasons in more detail. For example, active synthesis of melanocyte-stimulating hormone is possible in Addison's disease.

We are talking about chronic adrenal insufficiency, a companion to tuberculosis, infections, amyloidosis and other lesions of the adrenal glands. Due to ill health, these organs do not produce hormones, and the body tries to stimulate the process by triggering the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and the more of it, the more actively melanocyte-stimulating hormone is released. As a result, the skin becomes golden brown, dark gray, bronze. Changes are noticeable on the hands, face, neck, genital area, and oral mucosa. An endocrinologist can help resolve the problem.

The skin also becomes different with hemochromatosis, liver cirrhosis, and porphyria. In the first case, the disease is hereditary and is associated with increased absorption of iron by the intestines and the deposition of iron-containing pigments in the tissues and organs of the body. The skin takes on a bronze, gray or smoky color on the hands, face, genitals, and armpits. A gastroenterologist often diagnoses damage to the liver, heart, and endocrine system.

As for the liver and cirrhosis of this organ, bile is deposited in the tissues and its pigments are absorbed into the blood. As a result, against the background of jaundice, a person’s skin becomes dark brown. A gastroenterologist deals with the elimination of unnatural color, itching of the skin and pain in the right hypochondrium. But porphyria should be diagnosed by a hematologist. The specialist will determine a hereditary disease in which you should not be in the sun, since due to a violation of the formation of hemoglobin, porphyrin is formed, which oxidizes when exposed to ultraviolet radiation and gives the skin Brown color.

You can encounter hyperpigmentation of the skin while taking aminazine (the skin turns grey), oral contraceptives (sometimes disrupt the liver), silver preparations (often gray-blue color), gold (the skin may turn purple), chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine (applicable for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, stain the skin bluish-gray), amiodarone, busulfan and bleomycin.

In conclusion, let’s name another cause of darkening of the skin – a malignant tumor. Experts attribute this to not only internal organ cancer, but also lymphoma. A particularly pronounced phenomenon is malignant acanthosis nigricans, in which dark symmetrical spots and stripes appear on the neck, groin, genitals and armpits. It is worth adding that this problem is sometimes diagnosed in young people with benign diseases of the endocrine and nervous systems.

In any case, if the skin has changed its color for unknown reasons, it is important to start with a visit to a therapist and dermatologist. Ignoring a symptom can lead to serious irreversible consequences.

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Just your face? According to Chinese medicine, which is more than 5 thousand years old, the face is a mirror image of health. If you think about it, there really must be a grain of truth in this statement. It is hardly possible to have a flourishing appearance if everything is not well inside you. Even Lope de Vega in “Dog in the Manger” through the mouth of the hero says: “Health and beauty are inseparable!” But the Chinese have gone even further: based on the state of the five zones of the face, they can make a rough diagnosis of your health.

According to the rules of Chinese medicine, the element of Fire corresponds to the forehead. It is responsible for the functioning of the heart and small intestines, as well as, naturally, for the state of mind and spirit.

When examining the forehead, look for any discoloration. Redness and an abundance of red blood vessels indicate heart problems. More dark shade forehead in comparison with the rest of the face indicates some problems with digestion, but most likely still minor. A change in forehead color can also be a consequence of severe mental turmoil. In people prone to strong emotions, a large number of wrinkles appear on the forehead, and, as a rule, a fold between the eyebrows.

A heart attack can sometimes be predicted by a faint blue-green tint to the forehead. You should be wary if the appearance of such a shade is accompanied by other symptoms of heart problems: palpitations, dizziness, difficulty breathing or pain in the left arm.

Nose

The nose corresponds to the element of Earth, which is responsible for the functioning of the stomach, spleen and pancreas.

Did a pimple suddenly pop up on the tip or side of your nose? Not everything is as harmless as it seems! This indicates some discord in your digestive system. Remember what you ate the day before? A lot of spicy, fried, smoked or fatty foods? Or maybe you ate some chocolate? If the answer to even one question is yes, then perhaps the problem is only in your food choices. By the way, the appearance of such a seemingly insignificant pimple may be accompanied by indigestion, diarrhea or constipation.

Red capillaries and red spots on the bridge of the nose may indicate alcohol abuse or stress, which also affects work digestive tract.

Chin

The chin area belongs to the element of Water, which is associated with the functioning of the kidneys and genitourinary system, and is also responsible for the functioning of the hormonal system and glands.

Redness, irritation, peeling, darkening or, conversely, lightening of the area around the mouth and chin may indicate problems with the kidneys or bladder. Periodic acne on the chin indicates a hormonal imbalance. The problem most often lies in the body's excess production of estrogen or testosterone, and can be accompanied by irregular menstruation in women and prostatitis in men.

Pay attention to the area located from the nose to the upper lip. This small area reflects the condition of the uterus and ovaries in women and the condition of the prostate gland and genitals in men. Horizontal folds, peeling or discoloration in this area may indicate serious problems in the reproductive area, including uterine fibroids or fibroids.

According to Chinese medicine, people with small chins are genetically predisposed to weak kidneys and problems in the genitourinary system. However, this does not mean that every person with a small chin will necessarily have diseased kidneys. This is only a warning about the current trend, so that a person tries to make appropriate changes in his lifestyle and prevent the occurrence of the disease.

Right cheek

The right cheek corresponds to Metal, which is responsible for the functioning of the lungs and large intestines.

Problems with the lungs or colon will show up as discoloration, flaking, and skin problems on the right cheek. Small pimples, redness or a flaky spot can either portend the imminent onset of bronchitis or indicate more serious problems with the lungs

People prone to respiratory allergies and asthma often have red, scaly or scaly eczema, or an area with a slight green-blue tint specifically on the right cheek. The appearance of such eczema or a similar shade may indicate the imminent onset of an allergic attack or asthma attack, which allows you to take preventive measures.

Left cheek

The left cheek corresponds to the Wood element, which is responsible for the functioning of the liver and gall bladder, as well as the functioning of the nervous system.

Prominent capillaries and redness, especially those located close to the wings of the nose, indicate possible inflammation or stagnation (accumulation of toxins) in the liver. A yellowish tint under the left eye indicates either the presence of gallstones or high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides, which are produced by the liver and gallbladder systems.

Various problematic marks on this part of the face can also signal an unstable emotional state, such as anxiety, anger, or. Protruding veins, redness or a rash on the left cheek can signal high blood pressure or hidden anger.

Remember that there are many ways in which the body warns us about disorders and diseases. And it is not always the occurrence of pain. On the contrary, pain indicates that the disease has already started or has become acute or chronic stage. There is no need to wait for this. Listen to your inner feelings and pay attention to external symptoms to prevent small disorders before they become serious illnesses. I hope that the proposed technique will help you a little with this.

In some diseases, the metabolism changes in such a way that diffuse hyperpigmentation develops, that is, the skin darkens over large areas of the body and on the face. To exclude regular tanning, examine the inner surface of the forearms. The skin on these parts of the body is usually lighter in color. In addition, you need to ask the patient if he visits a solarium.

Why the skin on the face and body darkens and what disorders this may be associated with will be discussed in this article.

Causes

There are the following groups of reasons why the skin on the face and body darkens:

Increased production of melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
Other internal diseases accompanied by.
Taking certain medications.
Malignant tumors of internal organs.

Hypersecretion of melanocyte-stimulating hormone

The skin darkens when the level of a coloring pigment contained in special cells, melanocytes, increases. The production and release of this substance into the skin is activated under the influence of one of the pituitary hormones - melanocyte-stimulating.

Active synthesis of this hormone occurs in Addison's disease, one of the main causes of skin hyperpigmentation.

Addison's disease is a chronic disease that occurs with tuberculosis, infection, amyloidosis and other damage to these important organs. The adrenal glands stop synthesizing hormones, to which the body responds with increased secretion of a substance that stimulates their hormonal activity - adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), thus trying to restore their activity. The physiology of this process is such that, simultaneously with the increased production of ACTH, the release of melanocyte-stimulating hormone, which causes darkening of the skin, also increases.

In Addison's disease, the skin is bronze, golden brown, or dark gray in color, often looking like a deep tan. Pigmentation is especially noticeable in open areas - the face, hands, as well as in places where clothing rubs, for example, on the neck. The skin also darkens in the genital area, nipple areolas, and postoperative scars. Dark spots also appear on the oral mucosa.

If you suspect Addison's disease, you should consult an endocrinologist.

Internal diseases with metabolic disorders

Some diseases and physiological conditions cause darkening of the skin, for example:

hemochromatosis;
porphyria.

Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease in which the absorption of iron from food in the intestines increases. Iron-containing pigments are deposited in all organs and tissues, disrupting their functions.

Skin pigmentation in this disease is smoky, gray, bronze in color, most pronounced on the face and hands, as well as in the genital area, in the armpits, and the area of postoperative scars. With this disease, the liver and heart are affected, endocrine disorders develop, including. If you suspect hemochromatosis, you should consult a gastroenterologist.

Liver cirrhosis is characterized by a violation of the neutralization of bile, the absorption of bile pigments into the blood and their deposition in tissues. In patients with liver cirrhosis, parenchymal jaundice develops, accompanied by dark brown pigmentation of the skin. Cirrhosis of the liver is also characterized by: This disease is treated by a gastroenterologist.

Porphyrias are a group of hereditary diseases associated with impaired hemoglobin formation. Intermediate products of its metabolism - porphyrins - accumulate in the skin, where under the influence sunlight oxidize. As a result, the skin turns brown. It is easily damaged, becoming covered with ulcers and scars.

Sun exposure is contraindicated for patients with porphyria. A hematologist can help with this disease.

Hyperpigmentation due to medications

If the cause of darkening of the skin is unclear, the doctor should ask the patient if he is taking any of the following medications:

oral contraceptives;
chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine;
preparations of silver, gold;
amiodarone;
busulfan and bleomycin;
aminazine

Combined oral contraceptives can cause liver dysfunction with the development of parenchymal jaundice. Chloroquine and its derivatives are used to treat photodermatoses, as well as connective tissue diseases -,. These products may cause the skin to turn bluish-gray.

The use of silver in dietary supplements, the use of salts of this metal as antiseptics for washing urinary catheters, long-term use of protargol can cause argyrosis: gray-blue discoloration of the skin. The use of Crizanol (a gold preparation) may result in a purple coloration. skin.

Long-term use of amiodarone or cordarone sometimes causes exposed skin to turn brown or gray.

Busulfan and bleomycin are used to treat malignant tumors. These drugs often cause darkening and other changes in the skin.

Aminazine is used in psychiatric practice. With prolonged use, it turns the skin gray.

Darkening of the skin due to malignant tumors

Skin color may change due to malignant tumors of internal organs, including lymphomas. This phenomenon is called acanthosis nigricans maligna (malignant acanthosis nigricans) and is accompanied by dark symmetrical spots and stripes in the neck, armpits, external genitalia, and inguinal folds.

Acanthosis nigricans also occurs in benign diseases of the nervous and endocrine systems in young people.

For any change in skin color of unknown origin, you should consult a dermatologist. After the initial diagnosis, this doctor can refer the patient to an appropriate specialist. Darkening of the skin cannot be ignored, because this sign is a symptom of many serious diseases.

Which doctor should I contact?

If there is widespread or limited discoloration of the skin, you should consult a dermatologist. After ruling out skin diseases, the patient is usually referred to a general practitioner, where he undergoes an examination of the internal organs. After clarifying the diagnosis, a consultation with a specialized specialist is scheduled: endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, hepatologist, hematologist, oncologist.

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All diseases are reflected on the face.

According to Chinese medicine, which is more than 5 thousand years old, the face is a mirror image of health. If you think about it, there really must be a grain of truth in this statement. It is hardly possible to have a flourishing appearance if everything is not well inside you. Even Lope de Vega in “Dog in the Manger” through the mouth of the hero says: “Health and beauty are inseparable!” But the Chinese have gone even further: based on the state of the five zones of the face, they can make a rough diagnosis of your health.

Forehead.

When examining the forehead, look for any discoloration. Redness and an abundance of red blood vessels indicate heart problems. A darker shade of the forehead compared to the rest of the face indicates some problems with digestion, but, most likely, they are still minor. A change in forehead color can also be a consequence of severe mental turmoil. In people prone to stress and strong emotions, a large number of wrinkles appear on the forehead, and, as a rule, a fold between the eyebrows.

Noc.

The nose corresponds to the element of Earth, which is responsible for the functioning of the stomach, spleen and pancreas.

Did a pimple suddenly pop up on the tip or side of your nose? Not everything is as harmless as it seems! This pimple indicates some kind of disorder in your digestive system. Remember what you ate the day before? A lot of spicy, fried, smoked or fatty foods? Or maybe you ate some chocolate? If the answer to even one question is yes, then perhaps the problem is only in your food choices. By the way, the appearance of such a seemingly insignificant pimple may be accompanied by indigestion, diarrhea or constipation.

Red capillaries and red spots on the bridge of the nose may indicate alcohol abuse or stress, which also affects the digestive tract.

Chin.

Pay attention to the area located from the nose to the upper lip. This small area reflects the condition of the uterus and ovaries in women and the condition of the prostate gland and genitals in men. Horizontal folds, peeling or discoloration in this area can signal serious problems in the reproductive area, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids or infertility.

Right cheek.

The right cheek corresponds to Metal, which is responsible for the functioning of the lungs and large intestines.

Problems with the lungs or colon will show up as discoloration, flaking, and skin problems on the right cheek. Small pimples, redness or a flaky spot can either portend the imminent onset of a cold or bronchitis, or indicate more serious problems with the lungs.

Left cheek.

The left cheek corresponds to the Wood element, which is responsible for the functioning of the liver and gall bladder, as well as the functioning of the nervous system.

Various problematic marks on this part of the face can also signal an unstable emotional state, such as anxiety, anger or depression. Protruding veins, redness or a rash on the left cheek can signal high blood pressure or hidden anger.

Remember that there are many ways in which the body warns us about disorders and diseases. And it is not always the occurrence of pain. On the contrary, pain indicates that the disease has already started or has entered an acute or chronic stage. There is no need to wait for this. Listen to your inner feelings and pay attention to external symptoms to prevent small disorders before they become serious illnesses. I hope that the proposed technique will help you a little with this.

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Self-diagnosis.

Skin diagnostics

BY THE CONDITION of the skin one can quite accurately judge dysfunctions of internal organs and glands. Thus, pallor of the face usually indicates low blood pressure, anemia, peripheral circulatory disorders, etc. Extreme pallor of the face indicates not entirely healthy mild and severe digestive disorders.
A yellowish tint to the skin indicates dysfunction of the liver or gall bladder, and a red color indicates high blood pressure, a predisposition to palpitations, and apoplexy. Periodic may be caused by a rush of blood caused by menopause, as well as a malignant tumor in the small intestine or a tumor of the adrenal medulla.

Excessively silky skin is a sign of predisposition to rheumatism, gout, kidney and bladder diseases. Dry, rough skin indicates a predisposition to fever and skin diseases. Cold and damp skin is a signal of a predisposition to liver diseases. Wrinkled facial skin in young and middle age indicates a disease of the pancreas.

If the skin of the face has a bronze coloration, then this is a sign of damage to the adrenal glands. Sudden yellowing of the facial skin is a signal of dysfunction of the spleen. A greenish complexion may appear with cancer. If the cheeks have a blue-red color, then we can talk about heart failure.

Pale skin on the forehead is a sign of low blood pressure. General pallor, accompanied by sweat on the forehead, indicates a perforated stomach ulcer or appendicitis. With excessive intake of protein into the body and consumption of fried foods, birthmarks, so-called liver spots, may appear. Long-term digestive disorders lead to the appearance of acne on the skin.

A web of blood vessels on the skin, like brown spots at the roots of the hair, is a sign of increased stress on the liver. White spots on the skin indicate metabolic disorders.

Dilation of blood vessels on the skin near the mouth indicates gastritis, gastrocolitis.

WHAT DISEASES ARE “WRITTEN” ON THE FACE

A person's appearance can tell an experienced clinician almost everything - from physical to mental health.

Here are 25 unconditional, confirmed medical practice manifestations of various diseases on the face:

Many transverse wrinkles on the forehead (accordion forehead), the manner of raising eyebrows as if in surprise is characteristic of people prone to alcoholism.
A “bitter” fold between the eyebrows (especially in combination with tightly compressed lips) indicates that a person has been suffering for a long time from some kind of chronic pain syndrome.
Shiny, slightly bulging eyes that attract and drive you crazy are a sign of thyroid disease.
Yellowness of the sclera of the eyes indicates a diseased liver.
Long, curved, beautiful, fluffy eyelashes are a sign of a pulmonary patient or a person prone to pulmonary pathologies and asthma.
Bags, dark circles under the eyes - diseased kidneys or bladder.
Increased hair loss is a symptom of a serious decrease in immunity after or against the background of a serious illness.
An mimic, mask-like face, facial expressions that do not correspond to the events taking place - a symptom of a serious mental illness, especially schizophrenia.
Even a wrinkled face young man- endocrine disorders.
Red veins in the sclera are a signal of nervous exhaustion and chronic fatigue.
Elastic facial skin is a sign of health. And flabbiness speaks of premature aging skin. This happens in diseases of the metabolism and gastrointestinal tract.
General puffiness of the face - a diseased heart.
A sallow complexion, a “drooping” face is a sign of the development of a tumor disease.
Capillary mesh on the cheeks is a signal of high blood pressure and a tendency to stroke - apoplexy type.
Light spotty pigmentation on a woman’s face is a sign of pregnancy.
The appearance of yellowish-brownish age spots on the face speaks of renal pathology.
Pink, red cheeks and at the same time bluish lips - mitral heart disease.
Bluish pallor of the face is a symptom of anemia or pulmonary pathology. Waxy pallor is a sign of tuberculosis.
A coquettishly open mouth is a sign of adenoids and sinusitis.
Drooping corners of the mouth and eyes are an outward manifestation of depression.
The lower lip sinks, the volume of the upper lip becomes larger - a sign of oncology.
Dry lips with wrinkles in the corners indicate gastritis or a stomach ulcer.
Brittle hair - metabolic deficiency, vitamin deficiency.
Oily, tow-hanging hair is a sign of endocrine problems, diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Characteristic brown spots - “bearskin” - in the iris are a sign of a predisposition to oncology.

WHAT WILL YOUR SKIN, NAILS AND FACE TELL THE DOCTOR ABOUT?

Eastern diagnostics is a special, very ancient medical art that has been formed over thousands of years. Today, reflexologist, specialist in Chinese and Tibetan medicine Boris Gezentsvey tells us about some ways to find out the state of a person’s health.

I RECOGNIZE YOUR PAIN BY THE GAIT!

15 signs of various ailments that can be recognized by appearance person
There is such a concept - a picture of the disease. Many internal ailments are literally drawn on our appearance - sometimes with rough strokes, sometimes with subtle halftones. And assessing how a person looks, moves, what kind of gait, posture, manner of sitting and standing they have, largely helps a specialist make the correct diagnosis, and then support it with various studies.
Well, shall we get started?
When walking, the shoulders are bent forward, as if protecting the chest and stomach, the head is slightly retracted (like a ruffled sparrow), the manner of clasping hands on the stomach is a sign of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: chronic gastritis, stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers.
When a person stands or sits, he often changes his position and fidgets - a sign of a back problem: osteochondrosis or intervertebral hernia.
He walks as if on prosthetics, trying to bend his knees as little as possible, takes small steps, he has to make an effort to sit down and especially stand up - problems with joints: arthrosis, arthritis.
A person walks holding his head like a crystal vase, turning not his neck, but his entire body - cervical osteochondrosis. In combination with general pallor - severe headaches, migraines. If at the same time the head is tilted slightly to one side, we can talk about myositis - inflammation of the neck muscles.
A person holds himself too straight, bends his whole body without bending his back - a sign of ankylosing spondylitis.
An unsteady gait, as if constantly searching for support, is characteristic of those who suffer from dizziness due to problems with blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia.
A shuffling gait coupled with drooping shoulders and head is a symptom of deep depression.
A nervous, hinge-like gait, excessive gesticulation even during a calm conversation are a sign of neuroses and psychopathy.
Retardation of movements, low mobility, stiffness of the hands are a sign of serious mental disorder, up to schizophrenia.
Even a barely noticeable shaking of the head indicates atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels or neurological problems (in young people this is often post-traumatic parkinsonism). Trembling hands indicate vascular pathology.
It is easy to “calculate” a person who has suffered a mini-stroke by their gait falling to one side and characteristic movements: the arm is pressed to the body, the leg is moved to the side.
A cautious gait, fear of touching something, arms pressed to the body - some kind of chronic pain syndrome.
A shaking gait, as if a person is stepping on hot coals, is a sign of gout or polyarthritis.
A person walks with his legs apart, as if on stilts, and sits mainly sideways - a sign of hemorrhoids.

SELF-DIAGNOSTICS OF THE BODY BY LANGUAGE

How can you learn about malfunctions in the spine, stomach, and liver using your tongue and prevent them?
CURVATION OF THE FOLD AT THE TIP OF THE TONGUE signals cervical osteochondrosis. Most likely, this is the result of a sedentary lifestyle, working for a long time with a computer or at a desk.
BENDING OF THE FOLD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TONGUE - lumbar osteochondrosis, it usually affects professional drivers and people who spend a lot of time behind the wheel. To avoid osteochondrosis, you need to warm up regularly: several squats, head rotation - simple but very useful exercises.
REDdening of the tip of the tongue is a sign of weak cardiac activity, beginning of coronary artery disease. Diseases of the pulmonary system can be judged by changes at the edges of the tongue, closer to the tip. Heart and lung diseases most often affect smokers, so such changes in the tongue are a serious reason to quit smoking.
YELLOWSHIP ON THE TONGUE AND PALATE indicates liver disease and chronic cholecystitis.
BY THE PLAQUE AT THE BASE OF THE TONGUE, disturbances in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys are judged.
TEETH PRINTS ON THE TONGUE are a sign of dysbiosis, slagging in the body. In this case, it is worth changing your diet, eating less fatty and fried foods. To bring order to the body, you can take different herbal infusions. For example, brew 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort with 1 cup of boiling water and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes. Take 1/3 cup 3 times a day before meals for 2-3 weeks.
TRIMING OF THE TONGUE is a manifestation of neurasthenic syndrome. The advice here is this: try to improve the psychological situation at home, at work, and change your lifestyle.
CRACKS IN THE TONGUE can indicate various diseases of the blood, endocrine system, and kidney pathology. This is where we need to check most seriously. A sign of problems in the body is a decrease in taste sensations. There are zones on the tongue that are responsible for the reaction to sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. If a person stops feeling any of these tastes, then we can talk about diseases of the nervous and endocrine systems.

OUR DISEASES ARE WRITTEN ON THE FACE

When something is wrong with our health, we usually run to the doctor and start taking a bunch of various tests. Or, on the contrary, we bypass the clinic as far as possible, not attaching importance to the emerging malfunctions in the body. Maybe it will pass! But it turns out that at least a preliminary diagnosis can be made independently, simply by looking at your own reflection in the mirror. However, for this you will need some special knowledge.
All this, in general, is not new. The great Aristotle studied physiognomy or the science of the face. Some people have innate skills to quickly determine from our faces what is “behind our soul.” We are surprised when a fortune teller on the street quickly and almost accurately determines our emotional state, and sometimes even guesses the diseases from which we suffer. The main “hint” to her in this activity is our own face. WITH emotional state everything is more or less clear. Representatives of round, oblong, square, triangular and trapezoidal faces have very specific character traits and this has been known since time immemorial. But how can diseases be diagnosed based on facial features?
It turns out that diseases also leave their indelible imprint on the patient’s face. At one time N.I. Pirogov even compiled an atlas, “The Patient’s Face.” He argued that almost every disease leaves its own characteristic mark on a person’s face. However, the facial diagnostic method has become especially widespread in Eastern countries (especially in China and Korea). No experienced doctor trained in Tibetan medicine will make a diagnosis without carefully examining the patient’s face. Since then, many followers of physiognomy have appeared.
Let's start with the most common diseases of the heart and blood vessels today. Facial features can, for example, predict myocardial infarction. The most reliable diagnostic sign of a possible cardiac “catastrophe” is a violation of sensitivity, up to numbness of the skin area between the chin and lower lip. If you rise higher from this zone, then the presence of a deep wrinkle between the lip and nose indicates a heart valve defect. Beginning heart failure is manifested on the face by periodic blue lips. If you notice this about yourself, this is a serious reason to contact a doctor.
An important sign of increased stress on the heart and circulatory organs is a deep and elongated nasolabial fold on both sides. A narrow bridge of the nose indicates cardiac neurosis.
A red, bumpy nose streaked with blood vessels indicates high blood pressure. Low blood pressure often manifests itself as a blue-red coloration of the nose.
The wings of the nose, which have a blue-red color, remind of heart disease, and the pallor of the ears with a characteristic waxy tint reminds of poor circulation.
An important diagnostic area is the temples. A curved temporal artery with sharp contours protruding under the skin, combined with periodic redness of the face, indicates a frequent and sharp increase in blood pressure. Such people are at high risk of hypertensive crisis.
One of the signs of heart problems may be the cheeks. If the left cheek is sunken, heart disease can be suspected. An indirect sign of early circulatory disorders at a young age is premature graying of hair.
A short neck indicates a predisposition to heart disease. In addition to heart problems, for those with a short neck, the threat of early cerebral vascular sclerosis is quite real.
Numerous so-called “cosmetic” imperfections on the face can also indicate serious health problems.
For example, bags under the eyes, as well as swelling of the face in general, indicate possible problems with the kidneys or with the thyroid gland.
Suddenly appearing and long-lasting dark circles under the eyes can “tell” about a whole complex of diseases.
The most commonplace acne is actually a real “map” of diseases located on our face. Depending on their location, it is possible to diagnose diseases of the reproductive system, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, nervous and endocrine systems, as well as many other disorders.
But that’s not all! An experienced doctor can assess the patient’s health even by the condition of his skin (its shade, degree of dryness, etc.).
But still, the face can most often be used to “calculate” diseases of the central nervous system. American researchers have recently developed a special program for this, capable of recognizing diseases and genetic syndromes. The computer, by analyzing the patient's facial features, helps doctors with little experience make a diagnosis. Using photographs of patients, the computer was trained to recognize such rare pathologies as Cornelia de Lange syndrome, fragile chromosome syndrome and Williams-Beuren syndrome.
The new program represents the face as a 48-point diagram. By comparing the position of these points and the distance between them with information from the database, the computer recognizes pathologies.
The first attempts gave the correct diagnosis in 60% of cases. When adjustments were made and the program began paying more attention to the eyes, nose, mouth and chin, performance increased to 76%. Previous works turned out to be less successful - insufficient attention was paid to assessing facial parameters in the aggregate.
It is very important that the new program allows you to make a preliminary diagnosis long before the appearance of others clinical manifestations diseases. And this is very important in the case of genetic pathologies. After all, it is possible to carry out timely medical intervention, which will significantly ease the course of the patient’s disease in the future.
By the way, German scientists conducted an independent examination of a new computer diagnostic method. “For identification,” the program was offered 55 photographs of people with various pathologies. An accurate diagnosis was made in 76% of cases.
A new program will help scientists find out what ailments the ancient Egyptians suffered from. To this end, several surviving drawings have recently been examined. They studied color portraits found in the most ancient burials of mummies, which are now kept in the British Museum in London and in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Many of the portraits depict people suffering from progressive facial hemiatrophy, a disease in which facial features are distorted

SELF-DIAGNOSIS: SYMPTOMS OF DISEASES ON THE FACE

A bluish shadow in the inner corner of the eyes: the weak point of the body is the kidneys.
“Bags” under the eyes: the urinary system may be out of order.
The lower part of the face (with lips) signals the state of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
The way your cheekbones and nose look depends on your gastrointestinal tract.
The area around the eyes signals diseases of the genitourinary system.
Dark circles under the eyes: it is quite possible that the liver is overloaded. But sometimes this can be a consequence of very thin skin through which the capillaries are visible.
Peeling, especially around the nose, can have several causes.
1. The tan fades.
2. In summer, skin type often changes and normal skin becomes dry and flaky.
3. In men - perhaps a prerequisite for psoriasis.
Early double chin, loose skin: problems with the endocrine system are likely.
Puffiness above the cheekbones: problems in the lymphatic system of the gastrointestinal tract are possible. In men, this can sometimes be a sign of frequent “libation.” Rash on the temples: there is a possibility of problems with the gallbladder.
Brown spots. Pigmentation is often caused by ultraviolet radiation and will not go away on its own. Stains can only be removed by a dermatologist. In men, they can also indicate the presence of hormonal problems.
Small white dots. Metabolic disorders are possible, but more often they arise from poor skin cleansing and blockage of the sebaceous glands.
Red shapeless spots. Allergic reaction to food, cosmetics or clothing; sometimes occur against the background of prolonged stress or after prolonged colds.
Yellowing. Almost always talks about problems with the liver and gall bladder - you need to urgently consult a doctor.
Red vascular network. Most often this is a consequence of a sharp temperature change, but sometimes it indicates poor condition vessels throughout the body; watch your blood pressure!
Acne. At a young age, acne occurs due to the immaturity of the endocrine system, and at a more mature age (after 25 - 28 years) - due to poor skin cleansing. Men can get infections when shaving.
White spots. They usually appear not on the face, but on the neck, chest, and shoulders and are called vitiligo. Doctors do not yet know exactly where this disease comes from and how it is treated, but most doctors consider vitiligo to be a manifestation of nervous strain.

DIAGNOSTICS BY THE NOSE

Is your nose far from ideal? Do not despair. If you believe Eastern medicine, then those with a neat little nose are not at all lucky, since this organ indicates possible heart problems.
Streaks of blood vessels on the nose appear not only with heart disease, but also with high blood pressure.
A blue-red coloration of the nose often indicates low blood pressure.
If a network of blood vessels appears around the nose, poor circulation and inflammation of the veins may occur.
Thickening or pallor of the wings of the nose characterizes lung diseases.
A white tip of the nose indicates poor circulation or a peptic ulcer.
Periodic or constant redness of the nose can warn of chronic stomach disease.
Bursted blood vessels on the skin near the nose indicate congestion in the body.
A transverse wrinkle on the bridge of the nose indicates hypofunction of the thyroid gland, and a thickening of the tip of the nose indicates an expansion of the stomach.
Even a slight swelling in the bridge of the nose can indicate an inflammatory process in the nose, including the presence of polyps.

DIAGNOSTICS BY EYES

If you look carefully into our “mirror of the soul,” you can unmistakably recognize not only your mood and true intentions, but also signs of various problems in the body.
Yellowish sclera (whites) of the eyes “signal” about liver problems. If this occurs suddenly, is combined with general jaundice of the skin, fever and brown urine, this is almost 100% hepatitis A (jaundice). Go to the hospital immediately!
If the eyes are constantly yellow, it means that the liver cannot cope with the load. This happens with chronic inflammation of the liver and gallbladder, cirrhosis. You need to take blood tests - general and biochemistry, as well as do liver tests.
Eyes become watery with inflammatory diseases of the eyelids (blepharitis, conjunctivitis), with infection of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis). Watery eyes from one eye and swelling of the area around it may be a sign of advanced pulpitis (inflammation of the soft tissues of the tooth).
Tight bags on the lower eyelids are a sign of heart failure or kidney problems.
Large and flabby bags with bluish veins indicate an avid drinker.
Swollen upper eyelids can be one of the external symptoms of cerebral vascular sclerosis.
Protruding eyes (bilateral exophthalmos) are a clear sign of problems with the thyroid gland, including the manifestation of Graves' disease.
If the eyeball protrudes on one side, it may be a sinus cyst or the formation of a tumor.
Narrow pupils in normal lighting indicate that a person is suffering from some kind of severe pain.
Also, constricted pupils are characteristic of drug addicts who use opium derivatives.
Different colored eyes (for example, one blue, the other brown) is a congenital pigmentation disorder. This is just a piquant feature that does not affect vision.
Both pupils are evenly wide in some forms of myopia. Such a reaction is possible during a hypertensive crisis.
Very wide pupils, almost unresponsive to light, are typical when using atropine-based drugs.
Eye twitching is a nervous tic - a sign of developing neurosis.
This may also indicate neuralgia of the facial nerves.
Unilateral tics often occur with migraines.
Eyelashes can tell you something about your health. For example, very long and fluffy ones indicate a congenital tendency to bronchopulmonary diseases, including tuberculosis and bronchial asthma.
Eyelash loss signals a general decrease in immunity and a lack of B vitamins.
If the eyes turn red and tears begin to flow in three streams as soon as a person smells a flower or strokes a cat, then we can safely talk about an allergic reaction.
Drooping corners of the eyes are a sign of prolonged depression.
Frequent blinking is a symptom of neurosis (this is especially common in children).
An unblinking gaze, directed as if through the interlocutor, is a distinctive feature of a serious neuropsychic disorder associated with apathy and “withdrawal.”
Redness of the eyeballs, coupled with inflamed eyelids, indicate a person suffering from chronic insomnia.
Vessels in the eyes burst when the eye muscles are overstrained, as well as due to changes in intracranial pressure