Strictly speaking, not everyone has these medical conditions. But they are surprisingly common.
Mites
The idea that you might have had mites sounds absolutely gross. Who wants tiny little creatures living under the skin? No thanks!
However, by the age of 18, practically everyone has had the demodex mite. These live in hair follicles and are mostly harmless. However, the idea that you have had them (or will do in the future) is a little disconcerting. And, by the way, washing more often won’t make much of a difference.
Anemia
We tend to think of anemia as something that only affects people who are seriously ill. But it turns out that there are more than 400 different types of this condition, and most people experience one episode of low-iron in their blood at some point in their life. It seems weird, but it’s actually a lot more common than you might think.
The treatment? You guessed it: take an iron supplement and eat more iron-rich foods.
Hair Loss
The average person loses several dozen strands of hair every day. But persistent hair loss is a more worrying condition (especially for those experiencing it), affecting nearly 85 percent of men at some point in their lives.
The good news is that you can now get medication for hair loss. So if your locks are falling out, you can slow the rate at which they do with prompt treatment. You can also reduce the rate of hair loss by avoiding stress and altering your lifestyle for the better.
Acne
Who doesn’t have acne these days? Acne is a cystic condition where the pores under the skin become inflamed and produce white heads and black heads that, hopefully, eventually burst. It feels gross if you have it, and it comes from overconsumption of dairy products (despite attempts to prove otherwise). So if you have acne, just cut back on the milk and cheese, and it should start to clear up.
Muscle Cramps
Medics call muscle cramps “fasciculations.” They occur when the muscles contract uncontrollably and by themselves. It can be an odd experience when you’re going through it. But it’s something that practically everyone has to deal with at some point in their lives.
Dry Skin
Do you have an amazing diet and regular exercise schedule? If so, then you’ll probably wonder why you still have dry skin. After all, you’re getting all your omegas. So what’s your body’s problem?
It turns out that dry skin is mainly an environmental thing. The modern world is quite toxic and can actually damage the barrier between the skin and the outside world. This then leads to further damage which accelerates as you get older.
Want to fight back? Try adding rosehip oil, vitamin C serum, resveratrol serum and hyaluronic acid to your skin. If you use retinoids, only apply them in the evening.
Body Odor
Around two percent of people have genes that prevent their bodies from getting stinky. The rest of us have to put up with foul odors after a couple of days of not showering.
Again, there’s a simple solution to this so-called medical condition: wash more often or apply deodorant.
Nail Biting
If you’re in the habit of chronically biting your nails, you’re not alone. It’s something that affects a vast swathe of the population. There’s just something nasty about those little shards of nails that stick out from the side of your fingers that just makes you want to bite them off!
If you are over the age of 18, there’s a 45 percent chance that you’ve gone through an episode of nail-biting at some point in your life. It doesn’t seem like a big thing while you’re doing it, but it can increase your risk of fungal or bacteria infections. Furthermore, it can actually change the shape of your hands over time, causing them to bulge and swell around the areas that you like to bite.
Dehydration
Technically speaking, dehydration is a medical condition. But it rarely develops to the point where it causes symptoms. When it does, however, it can be serious.
According to research, more than half of children under the age of 19 experience dehydration on a regular basis. Being forbidden from going to the toilet or drinking water during lessons is one of the major contributors to this.
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease sounds cute, but it’s actually one of the more serious conditions on this list. It happens when bacteria break through the gum barrier that houses the teeth and slip down into the roots. When here, the body has fewer defences to prevent them from growing, so they multiply. Eventually, you wind up with swelling visible on the face and an abscess – not good!
Fortunately, preventing and treating periodontal disease is relatively easy. If you have an active infection that won’t go away, your dentist will perform an extraction. They may also prescribe antibiotics if they attempt to rescue the tooth.
To prevent the disease, you’ll want to avoid sugary refined foods and focus on fruits and veggies as they come out of the ground. You’ll also want to brush and floss every day, without exception.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is something that affects around three-quarters of people over the age of 18. That’s because many people don’t spend enough time in the sunshine in northern climes, especially during the winter. Instead, they’re inside, curled up by the fire.
Your body actually makes vitamin D in the skin when exposed to sunlight on bright days. So if you don’t go outside (or you’re avoiding the sun for skin health reasons), you’ll need to take a supplement.
Oral Herpes
Oral herpes – do most people really have this? Oral herpes is a condition commonly called “cold sores” and it’s something most people pick up in childhood. About 80 percent of the world’s population has the disease. Most of the time, however, the virus that creates it is dormant.
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