Your hands not only give early signs of ageing but it can also reveal and give you clue about something serious going on in your body. Changes in your hands can be a sign or symptom of a serious illness in your body. It can give early symptoms of severe issues like liver damage, Raynaud’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Hyperhidrosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus Erythematosus and many more. Take this information very seriously as it reveals hidden health problem you might have.
Cold hands
Cold hands is a sign of poor blood circulation but can also a sign of Raynaud’s disease or if you have under-active thyroid or low blood pressure or because of stress (since your heart then pumps blood to other significant organs).
Trembling hands
If you are suffering from trembling hands then it could mean that you are suffering from an over-active thyroid or Parkinson’s disease or from essential tremor, which is a neurological disorder. Other reasons could be stress, anxiety, drinking too much alcohol or strong coffee.
Sweaty palms
Sweaty palms could be due to overactive thyroid or stress or Hyperhidrosis (a condition which is knows as excessive sweating which is genetic). Other reasons could be excessive intake of alcohol or stress.
Red palm
reddening of your palms in an important sign of liver damage all those who are over 50 years of age. Generally only the outer edge of hands palm, and in a band from your little finger to the wrist of hand is affected by Reddening. It can also be due to rheumatoid arthritis which is a consequence of inflammation.
Brown marks
These are also known as liver spots or age spots. Brown marks are sign of excessive pigmentation which happens due to excessive exposure to UV rays of The Sun.
Dry skin
Dry skin on hands can be a symptom of under-active thyroid, or deficiency of essential fatty oil or due to dehydration.
Red, white or blue fingers
If your fingers are red, white or blue, then it can be a symptom of Raynaud’s disease, in which blood flow to the fingers is hindered. It could also be due to rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma or SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus).