Small protrusions in the body indicate heart disease and strokes

Doctors in their clinical practices monitored cases in which simple skin signs led to the diagnosis of serious diseases, including a patient who had severe itching and dark spots, later turned out to be a problem in the liver, and a patient who was suffering from a frequent skin rash and was diagnosed with self -immune disease, and a patient who appeared with sudden fatty tone, the first indications of the presence of an internal malignant tumor, And a man noticed a dark lesion that changes on his forearm, and after examining a biopsy, he was found to have a superficial Milan tumor, which is one of the most aggressive skin cancers.

They warned against ignoring 10 skin signs that may appear simple on its face, but it may be an early indication of hazardous internal diseases that threaten life, such as cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and diabetes, stressing that the skin is not just an external cover for the body, but rather a vital mirror that reflects the health of the internal organs, and that some skin changes are considered an early warning bell. Immediate medical intervention, as its monitoring in a timely manner can lead to early detection and saving the patient’s life.

They told «Emirates Today» that “yellow protrusions on the eyelids” indicate the accumulation of cholesterol, and indicate the risk of heart disease and stroke, while “ulcers that do not heal” are a warning of diabetes or the possibility of a skin or internal tumor, while “nails changes” may be alerted to dangerous diseases in the liver or lung, or until they are a sign of the presence of internal tumors Dangerous.

The doctors called for a self -examination of the skin in front of a full mirror, including all areas of the body, stressing the importance of consulting a specialist when noting any unusual leather change or the appearance of any spots.

In detail, dermatologist, Dr. Asmaa Al -Khatib, confirmed that the skin is not just an external cover for the body, but rather a mirror that reflects the health condition of the internal organs, noting that some skin changes may be a warning bell of internal problems or chronic diseases that require urgent medical intervention.

She explained that there are skin signs that may reveal the presence of dangerous internal diseases, which include yellowing of the skin and the whiteness of the eyes, which may indicate problems in the liver or blockage of bile ducts, and that severe pall Chronic, the color of the ends of the ends to blue or purple, may be a potential indication of circulatory disorders or heart disease, and pointed out that uncomfortable ulcers may be a warning sign of diabetes or certain types of skin or internal cancer, and that excessive hair loss may be caused by a disorder in thyroid or iron deficiency, and indicated that dryness and constant cracking In the lips, it is sometimes associated with chronic dryness or important vitamins. As for the changes in the nails, such as split ends or the appearance of dark lines, they may indicate problems in the liver or lung, or in some cases they are an early warning of malignant tumors.

She added: “Many underestimate some common skin symptoms, although they may be indications of more serious health problems.” Stressing the need to pay attention to the duration of the continuation of skin symptoms, their development, and their association with general symptoms, such as unjustified weight loss, chronic fatigue, fever, or changes in appetite, considering that these factors are indications that require a specialist doctor without delay.

She confirmed that she came across her sick clinic, who was suffering from severe itching and dark spots on the skin.

She said: «After examination and analyzes, it was found that she suffers from liver problems at an early stage, and she was treated before it developed, and she also received a patient with a frequent rash.

She stressed that no skin changes are neglected, noting that early diagnosis causes a big difference, and may save the patient’s life, calling on everyone to review the dermatologist when any unusual symptoms appear.

In turn, the medical oncology consultant, Dr. Abdul Rahman Agha Al -Kang, affirmed that the skin is an early warning system for systemic diseases, adding that some dangerous diseases may be discovered through skin changes only, before any other symptoms appear, which makes awareness, regular examination, and early medical evaluation decisive factors in prevention and treatment.

He said that skin cancer is the most common types of cancer, but it is not the only type whose symptoms may appear on the skin, stressing that internal cancers, such as breast cancers, lung, liver, and stomach, may cause visible changes on the skin, varying between unusual rash, color changes, and the emergence of thick nodules or spots.

He explained that some types of cancer are spread on the skin directly, while other types of skin changes occur, due to the reactions of the immune system or hormonal imbalances, and the skin – in some cases – may be the first place where signs of internal disease appear.

He added that there are skin signs that call for a doctor immediately for fear of cancer, and they include a new spot that changes in size, shape or color, and a ulcers that do not heal within weeks, a skin scourge bleeding, or causing continuous itching, peeling, or becoming painful, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), and the appearance of unjustified lumps under the skin or apparent nodules, and a lesion that grows quickly or with a color Dark and unnatural.

He emphasized that these signs may indicate serious diseases, and that early evaluation by a specialist is necessary, especially in cases of aggressive cancer, such as melanoma, as delay in diagnosis may reduce the chances of successful treatment.

On the importance of early examination, he stressed that early detection of skin cancer – especially melanoma – greatly increases the chances of recovery, and in many cases it can be satisfied with simple treatment, such as surgical removal, pointing out that doctors may discover disturbing changes during routine examination even before the patient notes, which highlights the importance of periodic tests and self -examination.

The patients recommended examining themselves monthly by standing in front of a mirror, and examining the entire body, including areas that are difficult to see, such as the back and scalp, behind the ears and the soles of the feet, calling if the person sees an unusual spot, or a spot that suddenly appears, to go to a specialist to examine it as soon as possible.

He mentioned the condition of a patient in which a dark and velvety rash appeared in the folds of the skin (black thorns), and it was the first sign of type 2 diabetes, and another patient complained of severe itching continuously without a clear rash, and after the diagnosis it was found that he had a “Hodgkin”, and in other cases the sudden appearance of sebureic keratosis was indicated by the presence of tumors Internal malignant in some patients, a condition known as the “Lizer-Treil” brand.

The family medicine specialist, Dr. Alia Al -Suwaidi, explained that there are common chronic diseases that appear on the skin, and most of the skin changes are the first signs, and include “black thorns”, which is a change in the color of the skin and an increase in its thickness, especially in the areas of folds, such as the armpits, the neck, and the thigh, and is closely related to insulin resistance, and some medications, such as corticosteroids, Niacin, or birth control pills, and certain types of cancer, especially stomach cancers, liver, and colon.

She explained that the case of “xantlasma” begins with small yellow bumps that appear on or around the eyelids, due to the accumulation of cholesterol under the skin, and although it is harmless in itself, it may represent an early sign of high blood fat, and indicating the risk of heart disease and strokes, calling for the necessity of conducting fatty tests when noticing these changes.

She reviewed real examples of her medical exercise, including an early mobilization tumor that was discovered by a patient who complained of a dark lesion on the left forearm, was slowly growing over time, and after a biopsy, the infection was confirmed by the “surface melanoma spread”, which is one of the types of aggressive skin cancer, and another condition for a fifty -year -old who came to the emergency department suffering severe pain in the upper part of the abdomen accompanied by In nausea and vomiting, prominent skin signs were found, which included a blue -blue color around the navel (colin mark) and bruises on the sides (Gray Turner brand), which are skin signs that indicate internal bleeding behind the peritoneum, and tests and analyzes have proven that it suffers from acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis, and the skin changes were the first external evidence of a dangerous emergency.

She stressed that the skin may sometimes be an early diagnostic tool for internal and chronic diseases, calling for not to neglect unjustified skin changes, and the need to see a doctor when noticed, even if it seems simple or painless.

• The skin is a vital mirror that reflects the health of the internal organs .. and monitoring diseases leads to early detection and saving the life of the person.

• 10 skin signs that appear simple, but it may be an early indication of serious inner diseases.