WHAT IS YOUR BODY TRYING TO TELL YOU? Y our body sends messages about what’s going on with your health every day. By listening to your body, you can learn more about the state of your health. Dr. Sanjeeda “Health problems can Jabeen typically be managed better when diagnosed early,” said Dr. Sanjeeda Jabeen, board-certified primary care physician at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group at
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Baytown. “Paying attention to clues your body sends may allow early intervention, preventing more serious issues from developing.” Uncover clues about your health by taking a look at the following:
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Your tongue should be pink and covered with small nodules. If you’re noticing changes in appearance or pain in your tongue, it could be a sign of a bigger issue.
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Your sweat is essential for keeping your body cool. But there are times when sweating is a sign of something more serious.
Sweating excessively may be a symptom of a condition called hyperhidrosis. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat so much that it soaks through their clothes or drips off their hands. Being unable to produce sweat means the body can’t cool itself (due to heat stroke, diabetes, a genetic disorder or something else), and immediate medical help is needed. Heavy sweating that comes on suddenly could be a symptom of a heart attack, or it could be linked to metabolic issues, cancers, menopause and stress disorders.
