Endocrinologist Zhanna Kiku: if your lips are constantly dry, you should seek medical advice and examination.
Endocrinologist Kiku stated that dry lips can be explained by various factors, sometimes far from harmless. In an interview with Vechernyaya Moskva, the doctor named dangerous causes of dry lips. In particular, such a cause may be iron deficiency and associated anemia, which is especially common among women of reproductive age.
Other signs of iron deficiency:
- fatigue, drowsiness, low performance;
- frequent dizziness, headache;
- pale skin, numbness of the extremities, chilliness;
- ringing in the ears, darkening of the eyes;
- shortness of breath, chest pain.
Another dangerous cause of dry lips is diabetes. Endocrinologist Kiku clarified that you should take a blood test for glucose if you feel that not only the lips, but also the oral cavity or eyes suffer from increased dryness.
Other signs of diabetes:
- Episodes of sudden severe fatigue, weakness;
- Increased thirst;
- Frequent urination;
- Increased appetite;
- Weight fluctuations;
- Vision impairment.
In addition, the doctor added, the problem of dry lips (up to cracks in the corners of the mouth) can be provoked by a deficiency of B vitamins and a lack of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), which also worsens the condition of the skin.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what the non-obvious signs of a heart attack can be.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Zhanna Kiku Health endocrinologist