A decline in immunity is a condition in which we are more exposed to various types of infections. Also, so dangerous nowadays coronavirus infection. The decline in immunity may be caused by weather solstices, but also by many factors, the so-called environmental factors that depend on our lifestyle. However, no matter what the reason for the decline in immunity, there are some very clear signals that the body sends out to warn us that it is weakening. What symptoms of immunodeficiency should we pay attention to?
Immunity declineis a state of the body that does not arise suddenly overnight. The following factors contribute to the weakening of the immune system:
- chronic internal diseases
- not getting enough sleep
- diet not adjusted to individual needs
- complete absence or low physical activity
- stimulants - coffee, cigarettes, alcohol
- life in chronic stress
- reaching for antibiotics too often
The immune systemis one of the most complex and complicated systems in the human body. It consists of many elements, it is not related to one organ and is not located in one place. This is why it can fight all kinds of threats quickly and appropriately, and this is why it is harder to destroy.
In order for our immune system to function efficiently, however, it needs our help.When the immune system weakens , it sends us a series of signs - symptoms of diseases and diseases.What should be of particular concern to us?
Symptoms of decreased immunity: appetite for sweets
Do you eat sweets, especially chocolate (!) More often than usual? Do you feel that you just have to eat them, right now, right? This is a sign that you may be missing important minerals such as: magnesium, phosphorus and chromium.
But attention! The fact that the body demands to supplement the missing ingredients with a "craving" for sweets does not mean that you have to obey this requirement literally. As we mentioned, the body's immunity also depends on a proper diet. So instead of sweets, supplement the deficiencies of minerals with he althy products such as: vegetables, legumes, seeds, e.g. pumpkin,or nuts.
Symptoms of immunodeficiency: chronic fatigue
Do you sleep 7-8 or more hours a day? You don't suffer from insomnia? Do you work beyond the norm and strength? Are you not under stress? Are you eating he althy? And yet you still feel tired, weakened, sleepy and you need to mobilize yourself more than usual to undertake almost any activity?
Chronic fatigueis one of the main signals that the body's immunity is running out and that it strongly requires a comprehensive medical examination.
Symptoms of immunodeficiency: sleep problems
If we are already dealing with chronic fatigue, we must also touch on this topic. Problems with falling asleep, or restless or interrupted sleep, also prove that our immunity is decreasing. Because it is during sleep that all regenerative processes of our body take place. And it is good, proper sleep that is the basis for the stability of our immune system.
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Symptoms of immunosuppression: viral infections
And it is not only about colds, so frequent during the autumn or spring solstice, but also, for example, about:
- sinus infections
- urinary tract infections
- herpes
If they catch you more often than before, it is a sign that the immune system is not strong enough to deal with the pathogens that cause these diseases.
Symptoms of a decline in immunity: digestive problems
As already mentioned, the immune system is made up of many components, one of the most important being the digestive system. It is to him, along with food and drink, because pathogens that can attack the body go.
The decline in immunity can also manifest itself through:
- stomach pains
- diarrhea
- constipation
- flatulence
- indigestion
Symptoms of immunodeficiency: changes in the oral cavity
Mouth ulcers, or aphthas, can also be a symptom of an immune disorder. They can be found on the inside of the cheeks and lips, on the gums and on the tongue. Although they are not dangerous to your he alth, they are painful and can make eating and speaking difficult.
The second symptom of weaker immunity in the oral cavity is thrush. These white spots that appear on the lips are most often caused by fungi of the Candida family. They belong to those microorganisms that live peacefully in the human body, and begin to activate andcause discomfort when our immune system is not working properly.
Symptoms of immunodeficiency: skin rashes
A skin rash is usually associated with an allergy symptom or internal diseases. However, there are also some that testify to serious changes in the functioning of the immune system. Especially when they appear suddenly, for reasons that you cannot define and do not want to disappear.
Symptoms of immunodeficiency: long wound healing
It is natural that all kinds of wounds heal at different rates for each of us. This process depends on factors such as the location of the wound, the extent of the wound, the type of damage, blood clotting parameters, etc.
However, if you notice that even a wound after a simple cut is healing slower than usual, or it starts to fester and you need to consult a doctor, it means that your body's immunity has weakened significantly.
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Magdalena Gajda A specialist in obesity disease and obesity discrimination of people with diseases. President of the OD-WAGA Foundation of People with Obesity, Social Ombudsman for the Rights of People with Obesity in Poland and a representative of Poland in the European Coalition for People Living with Obesity. By profession - a journalist specializing in he alth issues, as well as a PR, social communication, storytelling and CSR specialist. Privately - obesity since childhood, after bariatric surgery in 2010. Starting weight - 136 kg, current weight - 78 kg.