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"Your heart isn't in good shape, and the change in the color of your skin could be a sign."
In the high-speed rail station, there was a lot of noise, and the words of a white-clothed doctor penetrated the hustle and bustle and fell into the ears of Zhao Wei, who had just gotten off the train.
Zhao Wei, in his early forties, is a successful advertising agency manager who is leaving the high-speed rail station.
He had just returned from a business trip to Beijing, and he didn't have time to rest, so he ran directly to the agreed place to meet an old friend. At the exit of the station, Li Qiang has been waiting there for a long time.
"Lao Zhao! This way! Li Qiang waved Zhao Wei with a smile on his face. They hadn't seen each other for a few years, and since graduating from college, they were busy with their careers and had very few opportunities to see each other.
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After the two hugged warmly, Li Qiang asked with concern, "How busy are you during this time?" I see that your face is a little bad, are you okay? ”
Zhao Wei smiled: "I'm busy, the company has a lot of business and a lot of pressure." Recently, however, I noticed that some parts of my body were dark, and I was a little worried. ”
Li Qiang frowned: "Blackened? Where exactly? ”
"The back of the neck, under the armpits, and near the knees. At first, I thought it was dirty, but I couldn't wash it off. Zhao Wei looked a little helpless.
"Hearing you say that, I think it's better for you to go to the hospital for a check-up. I have a doctor friend who recently mentioned a similar situation to me. Li Qiang said, taking Zhao Wei's hand: "Let's go, I'll take you to him to have a look." ”
The two arrived at a large hospital in the city, where Li Qiang's friend Dr. Chen was already waiting for them. Dr. Chen, Chief Physician of Internal Medicine, is well-informed and experienced. He carefully examined Zhao Wei's skin, and then nodded slightly: "Mr. Zhao, your situation is really not simple. ”
Zhao Wei was a little nervous: "Doctor, what's going on with me?" ”
Dr. Chan pushed his glasses and began to explain in detail: "Actually, changes in the skin are often the outward manifestation of internal problems in the body. The darkening of the body area you mentioned may be a typical symptom of skin diabetes, also known as acanthosis nigricans. This darkening of the skin is often closely related to insulin resistance, which is one of the key indicators of prediabetes. ”
Zhao Wei's eyes widened: "What? Diabetes? But I've always been very careful about my diet, and I don't have a family history! ”
The pathogenesis of diabetes is extremely complex and is the result of the intertwining of many factors.
Among them, genetic factors, personal daily habits, and long-term dietary preferences are all important factors that may induce diabetes. "Not only that, but acanthosis nigricans can be an early sign of certain endocrine diseases and even visceral malignancies. ”
Zhao Wei was confused when he heard this, and he seemed a little overwhelmed. Li Qiang comforted beside him: "Don't worry, let's listen to the doctor carefully and figure out the problem before we can prescribe the right medicine." ”
"I had a patient who was in a similar situation to yours." Dr. Chan began to tell a real case, "The patient was a 35-year-old lady who also came to the hospital for a check-up because she had a black neck and armpits. After a detailed examination, it was found that her insulin level was significantly higher than normal, and she was further diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. ”
Zhao Wei nodded in understanding. Dr Chan continued, "Actually, not only diabetes, but also chronic diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure can also manifest themselves through skin changes. In people with poor heart function, blood circulation can be affected, resulting in insufficient blood flow to the skin, which in turn can change the color of the skin, especially in areas far from the heart, such as the extremities. ”
Li Qiang interjected: "Then will Zhao Wei's heart have a problem?" ”
"This requires further examination to be determined." Dr. Chan said solemnly, "But I recommend that you do a thorough physical examination first to see if you have insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems. ”
Next, Zhao Wei underwent a series of examinations such as blood glucose, blood lipids, and electrocardiogram.
The results showed that his blood sugar levels were slightly higher and his blood lipids were somewhat abnormal.
"Mr. Zhao, your blood sugar level is not yet diabetic but has been shown to be pre-diabetic, which is a stage that requires attention and action," says Dr Chan. At the same time, your dyslipidemia and cardiovascular health are not very optimistic. ”
Zhao Wei was a little frustrated: "Then what should I do?" ”
Dr Chan smiles, "Don't be discouraged, lifestyle changes are key. First of all, it is necessary to control the diet and reduce the intake of sugar and fat; Secondly, it is necessary to strengthen exercise and maintain weight; In addition, regular physical examinations should be conducted to keep a close eye on changes in blood sugar and blood lipids. ”
Zhao Wei nodded and said that he would follow the doctor's advice. Li Qiang also encouraged him beside him: "Lao Zhao, let's exercise together, I also want to lose weight." ”
The two smiled, and the atmosphere became relaxed. Dr. Chan concluded: "Remember, the body is the capital of the revolution, and don't ignore any subtle health issues. Changes in your skin may be a distress signal from your body, so it's important to pay attention to it. ”
A few months later, Zhao Wei strictly controlled his diet and exercised actively according to the doctor's advice, losing a lot of weight and improving his mental state.
In particular, his skin color has gradually returned to normal, which not only makes him feel confident on the outside, but also brings positive changes on the inside, making him feel more cheerful.
On this day, Zhao Wei came to the hospital again for a follow-up, and Dr. Chen read his report and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, Mr. Zhao, your blood sugar and blood lipids have returned to normal, and your heart condition has also improved." Keep it up and your health will definitely get better and better. ”
Zhao Wei gratefully shook Dr. Chen's hand: "Thank you, Dr. Chen. If it weren't for your reminder, I wouldn't have known the magnitude of the problem. ”
Dr. Chan smiled and said, "No thanks, it's my duty. However, you still have to continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle and don't take it lightly. ”
Zhao Wei nodded in agreement, his heart full of confidence in the future.
However, new problems were in front of him. Zhao Wei suddenly thought, "Dr. Chen, what if one day, my skin color changes again?" ”
Dr. Chan pondered for a moment and replied, "Actually, the change in skin color is not only a sign of disease, but can also be caused by certain medication side effects or environmental factors. If you notice that your skin color has changed again, come to the hospital as soon as possible to check the cause and treat the symptoms. The most important thing is to maintain good lifestyle habits and prevent the occurrence of diseases. ”
Zhao Wei nodded thoughtfully, deciding to take these words to heart.
Since that day, he has been deeply aware of the importance of health management, and has begun to have regular physical examinations, actively maintain good living habits, and pay full attention and attention to any subtle signals sent by the body, and never easily ignore them.
"The body is the capital of the revolution", this sentence is deeply imprinted in Zhao Wei's heart.
Through this experience, he learned a truth: health is no small matter, and the details are true. Every subtle change in life may hide important information that deserves everyone's attention and attention.
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Resources
[1] Wang Rong. Acanthosis nigricans associated with obesity[J].Health Guide,2023,29(02):30-31.