In the face of an unhealthy lifestyle, namely poor nutrition, lack of hydration, sedentary lifestyle, insomnia and stress, our body may have difficulty functioning properly. Thus, as soon as a problem occurs, it sends us messages that we do not always understand and / or that we take lightly.
However, it is important to learn to listen to your body and decode the messages they send us, especially to avoid suffering a more or less serious illness. Moreover, here are 8 pains and symptoms to take into account and which shows that our body tries to warn us of a dysfunction:
1. Headaches
Suffering from headaches can be caused by many things. They may be due to eye problems, neck pain, chronic migraines, stress but also to more serious diseases such as meningitis, head trauma or aneurysm rupture. If, after taking a painkiller, the pain persists and there is vomiting, pain in the arm, memory loss, or it occurs after a trauma or pregnancy, it is best to seek immediate medical attention. healthcare professional.
2. Itching
Itchiness (pruritus) is possible when our skin is dry, stretching during pregnancy, being bitten by an insect or in the presence of skin disorders such as eczema or hives. However, pruritus can also be caused by allergic reactions, liver diseases, thyroid disorders or multiple sclerosis. To receive adequate treatment, consult a health professional. Also, if pruritus persists, spreads throughout the body and becomes more intense, promptly seek medical advice.
3. Muscle pains
Depending on their location, muscle pain can be caused by a simple flu, intense stress, trauma or a bad position. It should be noted, however, that other more serious conditions such as hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, peritonitis or tetanus may be responsible for this myalgia. If the pains (stiffness, tingling, psychomotor problems) are accompanied by vomiting, headache and / or fever, go to your doctor to obtain a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
4. The digestive pains
Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, burning of the stomach, abdominal pain ... The digestive pain can be related and caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies and food intolerances, urinary diseases, gynecological, heart or pulmonary. Everything depends on their intensity, their duration, their location and whether they persist with antispasmodics. In case of fever and / or doubts, better consult.
5. Fatigue
We all know it: fatigue. It affects our ability to concentrate, our mood, our motivation and keeps us in bed. Although energy declines are normal, one should be worried about fatigue as soon as it becomes chronic and not relieved by rest. Fatigue must be proportional to the effort, in which case it may indicate sleep disorders, deficiencies, viral infections, liver disorders, depression, overwork, hormonal changes or even cancer. It all depends on the symptoms that accompany it.
6. Mood swings
Mood swings, when they are permanent and do not change despite relaxation efforts, may be of physical or psychological origin. Changes in mood may be due to sleep disturbances, hormonal problems, chronic pain, anxiety, excessive intake of exciting substance (including caffeine), depression, cyclothymia, bipolarity, attention deficit disorder, concussion or schizophrenia. It is necessary to identify the causes of these mood swings (context, professional situation, personal, accompanying symptoms) to find a way to fight against this phenomenon.
7. Vertigo
It is possible to suffer from vertigo in the event of otitis, trauma, neurological affections, disorders of the blood circulation, cardiac problems or following intoxication. Dizziness is distinguished from dizziness and lightheadedness, which can be caused by stress, anxiety, panic attacks, hypoglycemia, hypotension, dehydration or emotional trauma. When one is dizzy, the whole environment turns and a loss of balance occurs (usually accompanied by a loss of consciousness), while for discomfort, there is a loss of muscle tone and loss of consciousness ( which lasts a few seconds) is not mandatory.
8. Joint pain
Multiple causes cause joint pain such as injury, trauma, osteoarthritis, arthritis, tendonitis, gout, or in rare cases, infection. However, if the pain is accompanied by fever and / or is chronic, do not hesitate to consult a health professional.
