{"id":1602,"date":"2024-12-04T13:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T13:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2024-12-04T13:42:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T13:42:04","slug":"expert-reveals-twitching-in-your-body-could-be-early-warning-sign-of-three-deadly-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/1602","title":{"rendered":"Expert reveals twitching in your body could be early warning sign of three deadly diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Early signs of twitching could mean something more serious\n\n\n
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A doctor has explained why twitching in your body could be an early sign linked to three deadly diseases.\n

On the whole, the NHS has insisted that twitches in eyes and muscles \u2018are usually nothing to worry about\u2019 and are often linked to stress, anxiety, tiredness, caffeine, or medicine use.\n

However, Monika Wassermann, MD at Oliolussio, has warned that it could be a sign of one of three types of\u00a0cancers,\u00a0reports\u00a0the Express.\n

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Early signs of twitching could mean something more serious\n

The doctor explained that twitching could be a sign of a brain tumour.\n\n

She said: \u201cWhile seizures mostly arise from epilepsy, a brain tumour can irritate the brain\u2019s neurons and cause tingling, twitching, or muscle contractions.\n

\u201cIf a tumour develops in the occipital lobe, temporal lobe, or brain stem, one may have double or blurred vision. Another indicator is eye-twitching.\u201d\n

Meningioma, one of the most common types of a brain tumour, takes place when it starts to press on the brain and stop its usual function.\n

\u201cThe frontal lobe manages decision making, problem-solving, concentration, and thinking speed functions,\u201d she explained.\n

Tumours can also press on blood vessels and affect the spinal cord.\n

Tumours that reach the spinal cord could lead to:\n

1) Prostate cancer\n

2) Lung cancer\n

3) Breast cancer\n

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If you\u2019re twitching regularly then contact your GP\n\n

Prostate, lung, and breast cancer can spread to that spinal cord area.\n

Leukaemia, another type of blood cancer, is also known to reach the backbone, which usually shows in \u2018single or multiple muscle twitches, jerks, and\/or spasms\u2019,\u00a0according\u00a0to cancer.Net.\n

Cancer Research UK\u00a0explains: \u201cSeizures happen in up to 80 out of every 100 people (up to 80 percent) with a brain tumour.\n

\u201cYou might have some jerking or twitching of your hands, arms or legs. Or your seizure might affect your whole body.\n

\u201cHaving a seizure is very frightening. Different illnesses can cause seizures and it is important that you see your doctor immediately or go to A&E if you have one.\u201d\n

If you start to notice problems with your eyes, then that\u2019s also a sign that you could have a tumour.\n

\u201cYou might find that your eyesight is getting worse and glasses are not helping,\u201d Cancer Research UK note.\n

\u201cOr your vision comes and goes. You might lose the ability to see out of the corner of your eyes, making you bump into cars or objects on your left or right side.\u201d\n

If you\u2019ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact Macmillan\u2019s Cancer Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 8am\u20138pm seven days a week.\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Subtle signs on your fingers that could be sign you\u2019re at risk of cancer\n

A new study has claimed to have found a link between this small change in your nails and your risk of developing cancer\n
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A study has claimed a subtle change in our bodies means we could be at risk for cancer \u2013 and it\u2019s somewhere you might not expect to look.\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Around 167,000 people die from\u00a0cancer\u00a0every year in the\u00a0UK\u00a0according to\u00a0Macmillan, meaning that keeping your eye out for any changes to your body which could mean something sinister is important.\n

Symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, changes in bowl or bladder habits, lumps and new moles are things we know to get checked out \u2013 but did you ever think to check your hands for signs as well?\n

Turns out our fingernails could also reveal warning signs.\n

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According to a new\u00a0study, changes to your nails could potentially be a symptom of a syndrome which can increase your risk of cancer.\n\n\n

An important change to look out for on your nails is the appearance of a dark line running vertically down the nail from the nail bed to the tip.\n

The lines are known\u00a0scientifically\u00a0as melanonychia, and can be either brown or black in colour.\n

Discolouration does not necessarily mean you should be immediately worried, as the change can also be caused by trauma or pregnancy. People with a darker complexion are also more likely to develop the lines.\n

However it\u2019s worth getting them checked to rule out anything sinister, especially as recent studies have revealed it could be a sign of BAP1 tumour predisposition syndrome.\n

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Stripes in the nails are something to look out for\u00a0\n\n

According to the US National Cancer Institute, the rare syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation with affects a gene that stops the body from developing into cancer.\n

The mutation means you\u2019re at a higher risk of developing tumours of the skin, eye, kidney, and mesothelium (the tissue that lines the chest and abdomen).\n

These tumours can develop at any age and are fast growing, however it\u2019s important to note that not everyone with the mutation will develop cancer. Benign tumours can also occur.\n

Another sign to look out for is a small thickened area growing under the nail along with a white line.\n

Other changes in your nails which you should get checked out are:\n

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  • Nails lifting away from the bed\n
  • Redness and swelling around the nail\n
  • Irregular pigment (such as green or black colours)\n
  • Discolouration of the skin around the nail\n
  • Any other significant nail changes such as splits, cracks or deformities\n\n
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    It comes following a new study. \n\n

    Surprisingly your fingers can also reveal if you are at risk of\u00a0developing lung cancer, with clubbing of the nails seen as an early warning sign for the disease. Cancers often associated with clubbing are lung cancer and mesothelioma.\n

    Clubbing is a common symptom of issues related to the heart or lungs as well as diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn\u2019s.\n\n\n\n\n\n

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    \"Common\n\n
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    Common mistake people make in morning \u2018increases your risk of dangerous cancer by 50%\u2019\n

    You could be putting your health at risk if you don\u2019t take care of yourself\n
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    New research has revealed that one thing you\u2019re doing in the morning could increase your risk of cancer significantly.\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    This is something for you to remember tomorrow when you\u2019re looking in the bathroom mirror.\n

    When you run through that mental tally of everything you have to do to get ready for the day, you\u2019re probably thinking how to get everything done as fast as possible so you can enjoy your cup of coffee and breakfast \u2013 but that\u2019s a critical mistake.\n

    If you\u2019re rushing this one thing, you could end up regretting it big time.\n

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    A study by US scientists have found if you don\u2019t clean one particular area, you\u2019re increasing your risk of developing two types of cancer in particular.\n

    If you don\u2019t develop cancer, you\u2019re still at risk of diabetes and high blood pressure because of this one task.\n

    The cancer you could be in for are head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.\n

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    You can increase your risk of cancer if you make this mistake\u00a0\n\n

    This is because the\u00a0cancers\u00a0are linked to bacteria in your mouth that can also cause gum disease.\n

    Study author Professor Richard Hayes, from New York University (NYU) explained that having good\u00a0oral hygiene\u00a0is essential to minimising your risk of cancer.\n

    So, don\u2019t rush brushing your teeth.\n

    He said: \u201cOur results offer yet another reason to keep up good oral hygiene habits.\n

    \u201cBrushing your teeth and flossing may not only help prevent periodontal disease but also may protect against head and neck cancer.\u201d\n

    In the UK, there are almost 13,000 new cases of head and neck cancer every year, and as the\u00a0UK Adult Oral Health Survey\u00a0found, only 30 per cent of people floss, there\u2019s definitely a problem that needs to be fixed.\n

    The symptoms of head and neck cancer are subtle, which means that when they become obvious, it tends to be in the later stages and harder to treat.\n

    Macmillan Cancer Support explained that nine in 10 head and neck cancers start in squamous cells, which are cells that cover the lining of the mouth, nose and throat.\n

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    The study found that not brushing your teeth properly can increase your risk of cancer\u00a0\n\n

    The study, which was published in JAMA Oncology, followed the diets, lifestyles and medical history data around 160,000 people in the US who had to rinse with\u00a0mouthwash\u00a0and give them saliva samples.\n

    They then tested the samples and the microbes and when following up 15 years later, 236 participants were diagnosed with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.\n

    Their oral microbe DNA was then compared to the 458 participants who didn\u2019t get cancer and found 13 different types of bacteria that could be linked to the cancer, increasing your risk by 50 percent.\n

    The study co-author said: \u201cNow that we have identified key bacteria that may contribute to this disease, we next plan to explore the mechanisms that allow them to do so and in what ways we can best intervene.\u201d\n\n\n\n\n\n

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    Health experts reveals the eight early warning signs of leukaemia you should never ignore\n

    It could be something and nothing, but it\u2019s best to get checked over by a medical professional if you notice any of these symptoms\n
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    When you\u2019re feeling run down or just don\u2019t seem 100 percent, it\u2019s easy to run to Dr Google and get yourself in a panic over your symptoms before self-diagnosing yourself with a deadly disease.\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    But in the same breath, it\u2019s just as easy for us to brush off warning signs about our\u00a0health\u00a0and put our worries to the back of our minds instead of getting a once over from our GP.\n

    It might be something and nothing, but occasionally, you might actually be in need of urgent medical attention.\n

    Since singer\u00a0Halsey\u00a0announced that she was \u2018lucky to be alive\u2019 in an\u00a0Instagram post on Tuesday (4 June) while alluding to the fact she is suffering from lupus and leukaemia, it\u2019s given people a nudge to be more observant towards their body.\n

    In the\u00a0UK\u00a0alone, there are more than 9,900 new cases of leukaemia each year, while there is a whopping 62,700 across the pond in the\u00a0US.\n

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    There are more than 9,900 new cases of leukaemia each year in the UK.\n\n

    So it\u2019s\u00a0super\u00a0important to be aware of the symptoms of this\u00a0blood cancer\u00a0\u2013 even though they may mirror those of non-life threatening illnesses.\n

    But to be on the safe side, make sure you get yourself checked if you experience any of these eight early warning signs.\n

    Dizziness or feeling lightheaded\n

    If you haven\u2019t been on the waltzers, the fact you feel dizzy or lightheaded could suggest you might be unwell.\n

    For those who notice this sensation regularly, it\u2019s best to check in with your doctor as it could be a sign that you may be suffering from leukaemia,\u00a0Blood Cancer UK\u00a0explain.\n

    As the disease stops your body making healthy red blood cells, this can cause a person to become\u00a0anaemic\u00a0and begin to feel tired, unwell, dizzy or lightheaded as well as appearing pale or washed out.\n

    However, it could be something much less sinister, as many common illnesses can have these effects on you.\n

    Frequent infections\n

    If it feels as though your immune system has taken a beating and you are constantly copping\u00a0coughs\u00a0and\u00a0colds\u00a0that seem impossible to get rid of, you should head to your GP.\n

    Contrary to popular belief, it isn\u2019t normal to be feeling under the weather for weeks and weeks at a time and it could be a sign that something else is going on.\n

    Leukaemia sufferers often experience infections that are \u2018frequent, severe, or last longer\u2019 than usual as the condition can also stop your body making\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0\u2013 which fight off illnesses \u2013 as it should too.\n

    Having less of these floating about inside your skeleton make you more susceptible to sickness, while you may also notice a sore throat and mouth sores cropping up too.\n

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    Dizziness or feeling light headed could be a sign.\u00a0\n\n

    Headaches\n

    Has it been a really long week that warrants a banging\u00a0headache? Probably, but if they keep coming back to haunt you, you should mention it to a medical professional.\n

    Although they are usually associated with\u00a0brain tumours, headaches and visual issues can also be a symptom of leukaemia.\n

    If you have a very high count of white blood cells, this can clog the smallest blood vessels in the brain which will subsequently leave you experiencing a headache.\n

    According to\u00a0Cancer Research UK, this can also cause issues with your vision and eyes, but this is less common.\n

    Bruising\n

    It seems like a lot of us can\u2019t go on a night out without coming home covered in mysterious bruises and looking as though we\u2019ve done ten rounds with\u00a0Tyson\u00a0\u2013 but keep an eye on lesions if they keep appearing seemingly without reason.\n

    If you haven\u2019t got your drunken self to blame for the bruises, it could be a symptom of leukaemia.\n

    That\u2019s because the\u00a0blood cancer\u00a0can affect the cells which help your blood to clot, which are called platelets.\n

    As your body is unable to produce enough of these to plug up bleeding blood vessels, you are more likely to bruise easily and are essentially a lot more delicate than you would usually be.\n

    Blood Cancer UK said you should keep tabs on any red or purple spots or rashes caused by bleeding under the skin which turn up, as well as\u00a0blood in your poo, heavy periods, and difficulty with speech and movement.\n

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    Blood cancer can affect the cells which help your blood to clot, which are called platelets.\u00a0\n\n

    Bleeding\n

    So you already know that your platelets play a very important role in keeping your body ticking over nicely and these little babies are made in our bone marrow.\n

    They help form blood clots to slow or stop us bleeding, while also helping wounds we suffer to heal \u2013 so if you are running low on them, you may notice unusual bleeding.\n

    Women might notice excessive amounts during menstruation, but your gums could also point to this too.\n

    Experts explain that if you notice something out of the ordinary, such as\u00a0bleeding gums\u00a0when you are brushing your teeth, it could be a sign that you need to get checked out.\n

    Frequent\u00a0nosebleeds\u00a0are also another warning sign you should not ignore.\n

    Fever\n

    Feeling all hot and bothered and nearly breaking your thermometer could be a symptom of leukaemia.\n

    As we previously touched on, the fact your body might not be producing enough white blood cells leaves you wide open to infections \u2013 and a high temperature is a big indicator of these.\n

    On top of that, you may also experience\u00a0night sweats, but these will commonly occur alongside other symptoms too.\n

    Macmillan says you should only be alarmed if you are perspiring enough to \u2018soak through bedclothes and bedding\u2019.\n

    Your body will rise in temperature while battling against the disease, in what is known as an \u2018inflammatory response\u2019.\n

    So pick up the phone and call your GP rather than just turning the fan on.\n

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    Soaking through bedding and bed sheets when you have a fever should be a cause for concern.\u00a0\n\n

    Swollen lymph nodes\n

    As we all know by now, our\u00a0lymph nodes\u00a0tell us a lot about what\u2019s going on inside of our bodies.\n

    If you notice that the ones in your neck, armpit, or groin are swollen, it suggests that you may be suffering with some sort of illness \u2013 which may be minor, or could be something severe like leukaemia.\n

    They may feel sore to the touch and become swollen \u2013 and if this is the case, you need to get checked out.\n

    It\u2019s easy to mistake these for something harmless, but they could be a warning sign of something a lot more sinister such as blood cancer.\n

    Aching joints\n

    You might notice that your joints and bones seem to be playing up and giving you pain if you are suffering from leukaemia, as the cells of this disease build up in the bone marrow\n

    Pain usually flares up at different times of the day, according to medical experts.\n

    People typically complain of feeling the worst discomfort in the long bones which they have in their arms, legs and ribs, while\u00a0children\u00a0might start limping or avoiding walking due to the pain.\n

    Additional pain may also be felt below the ribs on the left side of your body, where your liver and spleen are located.\n

    Leukaemia can cause these to swell up, so let your doctor know if you have any bloating, pain, swelling or general discomfort in that area.\n\n\n\n\n