If you notice that you have itchy skin, this may be a sign of diabetes. But before you see a doctor, check the itchy spot: the itch may be caused by an insect bite or an allergic reaction to a new lotion or a low-quality fabric. If none of these reasons explain the itch, you should see a doctor for an examination.
The doctor you should see: endocrinologist
4. Intolerance of being inside
If you are one of those people who always ask to open the windows in public transportation or at home and it’s way easier for you to breath outside than at home or at work, you should have your heart tested to exclude the risk of cardiac failure. Also, your thyroid might need to be tested, as well, because hypothyroidism is accompanied with this symptom.
The doctor you should see: cardiologist, endocrinologist.
3. Intolerance of open windows
However, if you are cold even in the summer, you still need to have your thyroid checked. Your body might lack iodine and this deficiency may lead to hypothyroidism.
The doctor you should see: endocrinologist.
2. Sudden onset of kleptomania
Sudden ignorance of the law and the wish to steal something small even if you can easily pay for it, may be the first sign of dementia. Unfortunately, very few people are ready to admit the problem and ask for help. That’s why we should pay more attention to our relatives, especially the elderly.
The doctor you should see: therapist; neurologist; psychiatrist.
1. Changes in your nails
If you notice that your nails are changing shape and are becoming thicker and wider, this may indicate that you have heart problems. But you should remember that nail clubbing is not a disease on its own, it’s only a symptom of a pathological process in your body that can be caused by multiple diseases, so you should have a full examination.
The doctor you should see: therapist; cardiologist.
