The expert warned against unexpected symptoms that may appear on your face. , she focused in particular on several color changes, revealing what different hues can say about your health. So when should you seek medical help?
Expert Niamh McMillan, head of one of the chains of the pharmaceutical company Superdrug, revealed that although facial pallor can indicate several serious illnesses. She pointed out that this condition it can be a sign of anemia, in which your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells to carry oxygen effectively. “It is often accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness and feeling faint,” she said, adding that a person suffering from anemia should have a blood test and start taking iron.
McMillan too warned that sudden skin discoloration could also be a sign of low blood pressure, dehydration, or a reaction to some type of shock. “Although this condition may be temporary, persistent cases should be checked by a trained professional,” she added.
Pale skin can indicate a number of serious conditions.
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Facial flushing is often completely normalbecause it is a consequence of physical activity or a feeling that makes a person feel embarrassed. However, McMillan explains that if this symptom persists for an extended period of time, it can indicate a skin condition such as rosacea or even high blood pressure. “If the flushing is accompanied by symptoms such as strong palpitations or shortness of breath, it may indicate a condition called carcinoid syndrome, which requires immediate attention“, she explained.
Redness of the skin can also be dangerous.
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If your face ever takes on a green hue, in most cases this is not a good sign. “This symptom it can be related to nausea, often caused by sudden movement, anxiety or a viral infection,” McMillan pointed out.
According to the expert, too it may happen that your green shade turns blue-gray-green. She pointed out that this could indicate a decrease in the level of oxygen in the organism and be related to a condition known as cyanosis, which can occur as a result of breathing difficulties or certain heart and lung conditions.
A green skin tone may indicate a disease called cyanosis.
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If you notice a yellow tint to your skin or eyes, it may mean that you have developed jaundice. Experts say that this condition arises when the liver is unable to process bilirubin, a yellow waste product produced when red blood cells break downwhich is excreted from the body as part of bile. “It can be caused by either too much red blood cell breakdown or liver damage,” McMillan said, noting that patients should also take it for symptoms such as dark urine, pale stools and frequent itching.
A yellow skin tone is a symptom of jaundice.
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