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You Have cracked lips, bloodshot eyes or itchy skin? What problems you can find looking in the mirror

Studies have shown that changes occur on the people can warn of health problems that they have. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine in the United States have suggested that facial wrinkles can be a warning sign of osteoporosis.

They examined 114 postmenopausal women, aged between 40 and 50 years and concluded that people with the worst wrinkles were the weakest bones, write dailymail.co.uk.

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"Bones and skin collagen are as common element, and while we age, changes in collagen contribute to wrinkles and damage to bone quality and quantity," said researcher Lubna Pal.

Medical experts have found other links between changes that occur on the face of a person suffering from disease.

EYES

    sagging eyelids - Possible problems: facial paralysis, stroke, lung cancer

Paralysis occurs on one side of the face can be difficult to close your eyes and may cause 'fall' mouth. It is believed that the facial paralysis is due to a virus, usually herpes, which causes inflammation of a nerve, and this occurs in the brain sends signals to the muscles of the face. Fallen eyelids are rarely a sign of lung cancer, and symptoms are sore shoulders still appear, weakening the power in their hands and a tickling sensation in your hand.

    eye injection - Possible problems: allergy, inflammation of the iris, high blood pressure

Red eyes are associated most commonly with allergy, because the body's immune system reacts to a substance such as pollen, causing an allergic reaction.

    struggles eye - possible disease: stress, multiple sclerosis

The phenomenon occurs when the eyelid muscles were twitching every few seconds. Stress may be causing these tics, because the process stops the body from absorbing vitamin B. These spasms can occur in other areas of the body such as the stomach.

'Persistent struggles of the eye, over several days or weeks can cause damage to the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, "says Stokes-Lampard doctor. Symptoms of MS include problems with balance, numbness and blurred vision.

    circles in the eye - Possible problems: high cholesterol, Wilson disease

"White circles around the iris, the colored part of the eye, are a sign of well-known high levels of cholesterol in blood," said Susan Blakeney doctor. High cholesterol can also lead to the emergence of yellow fat deposits under the skin and around eyes.

Appeared brown circles around the iris are a sign of Wilson disease that causes excessive accumulation of copper in the body. First affects the liver, but then enter the bloodstream and copper reach other organs, including eyes.

"Copper causes tissue damage and the symptoms are difficulty in movement, tremors and confusion. Usually the disease occurs in people under 35 years," said Dr. Stokes-Lampard.

    eyelids pale - possible disease: anemia

When the lower eyelid is red instead of pale, anemic person may be. This is the result of lack of iron, which is responsible for creating red blood cells. Anemia can make a person feel weak, dizzy, irritable and cold. Can be confirmed with a blood test.

Nose

    increased nose - Possible problems: acne rosacea, gigantism

Thickening of skin around the nose can occur in severe cases of acne rosacea. Gigantism (distorted growth) occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone, stimulating the development of muscle, cartilage and bone.

SKIN

    red skin - possible disease lupus, heart disease, menopause

Along with joint pain and fatigue, lupus causes a rash on the cheeks and nose. This is an effect of that body attacks its own tissues, including skin, and is aggravated by sunlight. The effect is most obvious on the face because the skin is thinner and blood vessels are closer to each other.

    swollen face, fluffy - Possible problems: hypothyroidism, mumps

When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxine (which controls the level of energy that it consumes the body) metabolism is slowed. This results in fattening, including the face. Other symptoms are fatigue, depression and muscle pain.

    color change - possible problems: bronchitis, asthma, jaundice

Bronchitis and emphysema and respiratory diseases can cause yellow or gray skin color, because there is not enough oxygen in the body. Yellowing of the skin of a child is an effective way to identify an impending asthma attack.

    itching - Possible problems: eczema, pregnancy, sensitivity to antibiotics

Dry skin and itching is a symptom known for eczema. They usually occur in areas with skin folds, such as around the eyes and ears. But the task can cause itching, especially lately. Also, certain medications can cause itching.

    spots on the skin (women) - possible disease: polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome can lead to problems in pregnancy, excessive hair growth or acne.

Lips

    cracking lips - Possible problems: anemia, diabetes

Cracks or sores at the corners of the mouth can be sign of anemia caused by iron deficiency. Red cell production slows down, which means that injuries that occur will be slower to heal.

Another possible condition is diabetes. The main symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent need to toilet and fatigue.

EARS

    ear twisted - Possible problems: skin cancer

Tumors on internal or external ear can cause change its shape. Tumors appear as white or flesh-colored nodules. The ear is a normal place cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

    creases on the ear lobe - Possible problems: heart disease

A study published in the Journal of Heart Health in 1989 shows that the folds of the ear lobe may be linked to cardiovascular problems.

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