Visual Signs of Poor Health That You Probably Ignore But Shouldn’t

You Look Tan All The Time, Even in Winter

Imagine looking fresh from the sun all the time. Some people might be extremely excited to look coppery throughout the year. But if you haven’t spent much time in the sun and your skin is getting darker and darker, you shouldn’t be celebrating. You should be on the phone with a doctor.

You see, hyperpigmentation is a relatively common and harmless skin condition. You have little to worry about in that case. However, hyperpigmentation can also be connected to Addison’s disease.

Addison’s disease is a rare endocrine condition that causes the adrenal glands to produce inadequate amounts of cortisol. Aside from darkening skin, Addison’s disease also causes muscle weakness, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Ignoring Addison’s disease could be life-threatening. Too little cortisol will end with vomiting, low blood pressure, seizures, and syncope.