"Shake hands and you'll know, will you die soon?"...Health signals revealed in the hands

It seems that the part of the body used the most is the hand.

Weak grip strength can lead to heart and respiratory diseases as well as cancer.

They say the probability of death is higher.

From now on, I think we should also pay close attention to the hands.

Health check through fingers: grip strength, swelling, and color

Please check it out~

✔️ Sudden swelling at the tip of the finger may indicate respiratory health issues

If the tip of your finger suddenly swells, you should suspect respiratory health issues. In particular, swelling at the fingertip indicates an increase in the tissue at the end of the finger. This is a symptom that should not be ignored, as it can indicate a lack of oxygen in the blood. A deficiency of oxygen in the blood can be an early sign of lung disease and can be confirmed with a simple blood test.

If your hand strength is weak when shaking hands, it may indicate tension or weakness. However, there is an even more important sign. This suggests that your life expectancy may be shortened. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, middle-aged individuals with weak grip strength have a 20% higher risk of death from heart and respiratory diseases and cancer.

✔️ An unusually long index finger is a sign of coronary artery disease...

Finger length can indicate health status. In particular, for men, if the index finger is significantly longer than the ring finger, it may be a sign of coronary artery disease. A study published in the British Journal of Cancer in the past also reported that men with an index finger that is equal to or longer than the ring finger have a 33% lower probability of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

If your finger color changes, you should check your blood circulation.

If your fingers turn white, red, or blue, it may indicate poor blood circulation. However, our fingers can change color due to temperature changes, stress, or trauma. Experts explain that frequent and dramatic changes in finger color suggest that circulation is not functioning properly, which could be a sign of Raynaud's phenomenon. Insufficient blood supply can cause fingers to turn white or blue, and sudden restoration of blood flow can lead to redness and swelling.

✔️If small red rashes or blisters appear on the hands or wrists, food allergies may be suspected.

For example, sensitivity to nickel is a common allergy. Nickel is found in foods such as legumes, chocolate, peanuts, oats, and granola. If there is persistent rash on the hands or wrists, suspect an allergy and consult a specialist.

Jeong Hee-eun eun@kormedi.com

Health/Fitness

"Shake hands and you'll know, will you die soon?"...Health signals revealed in the hands