Craving these 5 things: be careful of health problems

Thirst and cravings are actually very normal things that everyone experiences. However, if you always feel thirsty and want to eat all the time, it can be a warning sign of instability in the body.

thirst

If you often feel thirsty, you should pay attention to the possibility that this is an early symptom of diabetes. This thirst is not like the feeling of thirst after strenuous activity (like exercise), but a much more pronounced feeling of thirst and is often accompanied by frequent urination.

If you have diabetes, excess sugar builds up in your blood, and your kidneys have to work very hard to filter and absorb that sugar. But sometimes they can't keep up, so the excess sugar leaks into your urine, making you pee more often and therefore more thirsty.

Craving salt

Severe salt cravings can be a warning sign of adrenal insufficiency, in which the adrenal glands – located on top of the kidneys – do not produce enough of important hormones needed for the body to function properly, including cortisol, which helps the body 'cope' with stress, and aldosterone, which keeps blood pressure balanced.

If left untreated, adrenal insufficiency can cause your blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels. So see your doctor if you have persistent and excessive cravings for salty foods, especially if you have any of the other symptoms of adrenal insufficiency, such as muscle weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin on both sun-exposed and sun-exposed areas.

Craving ice

Craving non-nutritive items like ice can be a sign of iron deficiency. A recent article in Medical Hypotheses suggests that chewing ice increases blood flow to the brain, counteracting the sluggishness caused by iron deficiency.

So when you have this symptom, you should see a doctor and follow the doctor's instructions to "get rid of" the craving for ice.

Craving starch

Craving rice and bread is a sign that your body is demanding a large amount of carbohydrates, this is also a symptom of diabetic patients.

In diabetic patients, due to lack of insulin, blood sugar cannot be regulated, starch from food cannot enter tissues but remains in the blood, causing high blood sugar levels (this sugar is then excreted in urine).

Therefore, compared to normal people, diabetic patients often lack energy. If combined with the condition of always feeling thirsty and urinating a lot, the risk of the disease "visiting" you is even higher.

Craving nutritious food

Prolonged stress and anxiety cause the adrenal glands to release the hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Increased levels of these hormones trick the body into feeling low on energy, creating a need for additional nutrients that make you crave food all the time.

A balanced meal is one that provides the body with three components: protein, fiber, and a little healthy fat. These three components help the body digest more slowly, keep blood sugar levels stable, and thus help you feel full longer.

Don't skip any of the three ingredients above because they can be the reason why you get hungry and crave food quickly./.

According to VOV