12 Terrifying Symptoms That Are Usually Harmless

Eye floaters, skin tags, dizziness, or unexplained chest pain. As soon as all this happens, we run to Google and find explanations ranging from how to shave to the smallest changes in our body. Well, Google isn’t always right, and something that looks scary might be completely harmless.

O awesome.club wants to spare you from so many fears and paranoia, so we decided to tell you the real reasons behind the symptoms that usually scare you. Read to the end!

The first thing that probably comes to mind when we experience chest pain is that we are having a heart attack. Fortunately, for younger people who don’t have a heart risk (such as diabetes, for example), it’s not terrifying at all. Stomach acidity, stress, anxiety, a lot of effort in the chest muscles during training or even gas can also cause this pain.🇧🇷 However, if it does not pass, it is better to contact the doctor.

Skin tags are a common condition for many people., and like many other things that appear in this part of the body, are not caused by cancer. They can be found around the neck, underarms and even the eye area, and usually appear on dry skin. Although they may look bad, they are completely harmless. The best thing you can do is consult your trusted dermatologist to find a way to safely eliminate them.

Some unexplained lumps can be found on the body just under the skin, and when this happens, the first question that comes to mind is: “Is it something serious?”. The explanation for this is simple: most likely it is a sebum, a lipoma (benign soft tissue tumor) or other noncancerous growth. If you find something like this on your body, consult your doctor, but don’t worry too much.

Many people with good or bad eyesight have experienced eye floaters at least once in their lives. We can agree that it can be scary, but it’s nothing to worry about. Floaters are bits of debris inside your eye that show up when you look at something white or very shiny.🇧🇷 They are not harmful, although they become more common as we age.

Chances are your mother told you that cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis and you should stop doing it. However, there is nothing harmful in doing so, since the noise is only caused by the creation of gas cavities in the synovial fluid that we have in the bones🇧🇷 As a result, we hear a “cracking” sound.

However, if you experience discomfort while cracking your joints, it is better to consult your doctor.

When you stand up after sitting for a long period of time, you may experience uncomfortable dizziness. But don’t worry, there’s nothing scary about it either. Blood flows to the brain when you change positions and can even make you “see the stars”🇧🇷 All you have to do is stand still for a few seconds and everything will be back to normal.

Everyone knows what muscle contraction is. It sounds scary and weird, but that doesn’t mean you’re suffering from IS IT OVER THERE (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), as most of the time this symptom is harmless. There are several reasons why you might experience muscle twitches, including overstretching of the muscles, feeling anxious or lacking water🇧🇷

Despite popular beliefs, cramps are not always caused by multiple sclerosis. The most common reason for this is dehydration.🇧🇷 When your body experiences a lack of water, the muscles contract sporadically, which basically sends you a signal that you’re not drinking enough fluids. If the cramps occur very often, it is better to consult your doctor, but if this happens from time to time, then there is nothing to worry about.

People who experience tremors have probably wondered if it’s Parkinson’s disease. Well, it’s not always like that. Many people may experience tremors caused by long periods of hunger or poor diet. Some other reasons are excess stress or iodine and vitamin B12 deficiency.

The depressions or cracks in the nails are similar to the wrinkles on our face. They are caused by the aging processes and do not bring any harm to your body.🇧🇷 Your medical name is onychorrhexis, which translates as “brittle nails”. The only reason you should see a doctor would be if your nails are discolored or distorted, and the dimples are horizontal.

Broken blood vessels in your eye don’t mean you’re going blind. Unless this happens frequently and your eyes are completely red, there shouldn’t be any cause for concern. Broken veins can be caused by rubbing your eyes too hard or sneezing. Another reason could be tiredness or eye strain.🇧🇷 The best thing you can do is relax your eyes as much as you can and do some eye exercises.

Poor memory is common for many people and there are many things that trigger it. For example: stress, too much rush, tiredness or even drinking too much🇧🇷 And don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s. If you notice that you have begun to forget what everyday things are for, or what you said a few minutes ago, you should see your doctor. Otherwise, just take some time for yourself and rest better.

Feeling too cold is a sign of aging. As we age, we lose body mass and start to have less muscle, which leads to less muscle isolation. Basically, the your internal thermostat changes and therefore you feel cold more often🇧🇷 There’s nothing dangerous about it. However, if the change is sudden and you suddenly feel very cold, have your thyroid checked as soon as possible.

Which of these symptoms have you experienced? Have you ever felt fear for at least one of them? Let’s chat in the comments section!