Glitches in your senses may signal certain health problems
Your sensory organs can offer early warning signs of serious health problems. Here are some perplexing symptoms and what they may mean.
Sight
Double vision or persistent blurred vision: Any sudden change in vision is worth checking out with a doctor. These particular symptoms may be warning signs of cataracts, conclusion or stroke.
Blurred vision accompanied by a scratching sensation: First, check in the mirror to see if a foreign object has landed in your eyes. If you don’t see anything unusual, you may have a small scratch on the surface of the eyeball. Or maybe yu have a mild infection. Both will disappear in a few days. Meanwhile, close your eyes and apply hot, wet washcloth. The heat should speed healing and solve the problem quickly. If the discomfort lasts more than two days or is so severe you can’t keep your eye open, see an ophthalmologist.
Black spots or flashes of light: These are common symptoms of a detached retina, the part of the eye that is sensitive to fight. Caught early, the retina can be reattached, returning vision to normal.
Sound
Ringing in the ears: Called tinnitus, ringing can occur after long exposure to loud noise, or as a result of injury, infection or buildup of wax or fluid in the ear. If it persists more than three days, see a doctor. Tinnitus can be a symptom of Meniere disease, a balance disorder of the inner ear that causes dizziness and vomiting. Ringing may also signal an overdose of aspirin or occur as a side effect of prescription medications such as Lasix.
Rumbling or shifting noises: If the sounds appears to be coming from inside your head especially when you tilt your head or roll over in bed, you probably have wax or water trapped in your ear. The problem should go away in a few days. If it doesn’t see a doctor.
Your sensory organs can offer early warning signs of serious health problems. Here are some perplexing symptoms and what they may mean.
Sight
Double vision or persistent blurred vision: Any sudden change in vision is worth checking out with a doctor. These particular symptoms may be warning signs of cataracts, conclusion or stroke.
Blurred vision accompanied by a scratching sensation: First, check in the mirror to see if a foreign object has landed in your eyes. If you don’t see anything unusual, you may have a small scratch on the surface of the eyeball. Or maybe yu have a mild infection. Both will disappear in a few days. Meanwhile, close your eyes and apply hot, wet washcloth. The heat should speed healing and solve the problem quickly. If the discomfort lasts more than two days or is so severe you can’t keep your eye open, see an ophthalmologist.
Black spots or flashes of light: These are common symptoms of a detached retina, the part of the eye that is sensitive to fight. Caught early, the retina can be reattached, returning vision to normal.
Sound
Ringing in the ears: Called tinnitus, ringing can occur after long exposure to loud noise, or as a result of injury, infection or buildup of wax or fluid in the ear. If it persists more than three days, see a doctor. Tinnitus can be a symptom of Meniere disease, a balance disorder of the inner ear that causes dizziness and vomiting. Ringing may also signal an overdose of aspirin or occur as a side effect of prescription medications such as Lasix.
Rumbling or shifting noises: If the sounds appears to be coming from inside your head especially when you tilt your head or roll over in bed, you probably have wax or water trapped in your ear. The problem should go away in a few days. If it doesn’t see a doctor.
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