Most often, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are reflected on the skin. For example, metabolic disorders, malabsorption syndrome of micronutrients, in particular protein and vitamins. How do these and other problems manifest themselves on our skin?
Liver
With liver diseases, as a rule, skin itching occurs, and the color becomes yellowish, sometimes urticaria begins, capillaries expand, and … Liver problems are reflected in the condition of the hair, it dulls and becomes thinner.
Pancreas
A poorly functioning pancreas, among other symptoms, signals a problem in the form of skin hemorrhages, urticaria, and migratory thrombophlebitis.
Kidneys
With renal failure, it develops dry skin (xerosis), its color becomes pale with a yellowish tinge. Itching, redness, and stomatitis may occur. The problem also affects the health of the hair, it becomes thinner and begins to fall out.
Heart and lungs
Symptoms for heart and lung diseases are very diverse. For example, skin xanthomatosis (lipid deposition in the skin in the form of bumps and plaques) and pigmentation may begin. acquire a yellow tint, limbs begin to swell, dermatitis is not uncommon.
Thyroid gland
RџSЂRё decreased thyroid function (hypothyroidism) the skin dries up, becoming pale with a yellowish tinge. Due to increased puffiness and thickening of the skin, the face may acquire a mask-like appearance. By the way, the skin during such periods also becomes denser on the hands and legs. At the same time, the skin becomes more elastic, as well as hot and moist to the touch, the palms turn red and nail dystrophy may begin.
Rheumatism
With rheumatism, subcutaneous rheumatic nodules often occur, which are localized, as a rule, on the back of the head and in the small joints of the hands. In addition, pink spots may appear on the skin.