10 Ways Your Body May Be Telling You Something’s Wrong

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A desire to chew ice or to eat something salty all the time can be a sign of a deeper problem or a lack of minerals and vitamins, specialists say. That’s why it’s always a good idea to pay attention to any new developing habits, especially if they arise suddenly from out of nowhere.

We at Bright Side have made a list of things your body may try to tell you in hopes to help you live a long and happy life!

1. A crawling, creeping feeling in your legs

If you have weird sensations in your legs and feet, like crawling, creeping, or the urge to move, it may be a symptom of restless leg syndrome. This disorder is long-term, and you often feel this discomfort at night when you’re trying to get some rest.

2. Thickening of the skin

Don’t ignore skin problems or underestimate them. When the skin becomes thick and itchy, it can be a sign of many internal issues, like a hormonal disorder, eczema, or allergies. You can have some blood tests done if this problem persists or if it appears to be getting worse.

3. A change in handwriting, a loss of smell, and intense dreams

Everyone has likely heard of Parkinson’s disease but not as many of us know its symptoms. Tremors, slowness of movement, poor sleep along with nightmares, and speech and writing changes can be signs of the disease, doctors warn.

4. Anger and aggressive behavior

Bursts of anger may not always be a result of your personality. In fact, it could be connected to depression, some researchers say. According to them, depression isn’t always just about having a lack of energy or experiencing sadness — you can have aggressive behavior as well.

5. Sleeping too much

This disorder is called hypersomnia and it may stem from things that prove it isn’t just tiredness, doctors say. Some autoimmune diseases may cause the feeling of wanting to fall asleep just about anywhere. Also, having alcoholic beverages before sleeping may cause this effect.

6. Changes in eye color

If there’s a white or grey ring around the cornea of the eyes, it may be a sign of high cholesterol for people under 45 years old, doctors have noticed. The ring is harmless by itself and has only a visual effect.

7. Salt cravings

It’s okay to like salty food but when you can’t control it anymore and salty food becomes the only thing you want, it’s time to ask yourself why. This can signify an iron deficiency, anemia, dehydration or premenstrual syndrome, according to medical sources.

8. Forgetfulness, fatigue, and a low libido

Sometimes people confuse this with depression because it looks like you’re so tired and fed up with everything that you don’t have the energy to remember things. Doctors share that it’s better not to ignore such a condition because it can signify a thyroid hormone issue in the body. You also may gain weight and feel cold.

9. Always feeling thirsty

It’s not normal to feel thirsty all the time, specialists say. There are some cases when it can be connected to the food that you eat, so check to see if you’re eating too many spicy or salty products. The incessant thirst could also be a sign of diabetes or pregnancy.

10. Wanting to chew ice

A wish to crunch ice can be easily explained and it may be more than just a habit. An iron deficiency or anemia could be the reason for this unusual desire, some research has shown. You may want to have some blood tests taken to check and see if you need to start taking supplements.

What other surprising symptoms do you know that could reveal your body’s condition? Please share your stories in the comments; they could be helpful for someone else.

Please note: This article was updated in May 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.

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I chewed crushed ice a lot before I was diagnosed of severe anemia. It’s so weird, I couldn’t get enough of it, that I’d freeze water to make ice and chewed ice all day. I don’t anymore.

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My ex had high cholesterol levels and he was later told that this slight change in his eye color was because of that.

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I sometimes also notice that I'm really aggressive and angry to people around me. But I feel it's because I'm just really exhausted sometimes and need some rest..

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when I go to sleep, by heel starts scathing.. what could this be?

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it can be because of the stress.. drink some chamomile tea before you go to bed, it can help

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SO curious to know that chewing ice could mean something different than just chewing

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I did that, too. Chewing ice is a sign of iron deficiency, that’s what my MD told me. My blood test showed my iron is lower than normal and chewing is a subconscious thing you do to keep yourself alert. I’m severely anemic, too, and I still see my MD to raise my red blood cells count. I cannot donate blood due to this.

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I think it would be hard to know if you're eyes change color and therefore know you have a cholesterol issue

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Put your hand up, palm toward you. Bend your fingers a little. If the ends of your fingernails are wavy or just don't look right, you may have a weak Immune System. I learned this during "Agressive" Chemo and Radiation for Breast Cancer.

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divits in fingernails , peeling thin or discoloration in nails are usually signs of health issues such as iron deficiency or as serious as melanoma..

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