Well, my brain freeze finally went away after I wrote Weird Body Quirks: Part One, so I thought it was about time for a second installment! Here are some more common body quirks that are quite common and why they happen!

Eye Twitching
Eyelid spasms are unpredictable, bothersome…and harmless. Eye twitching can be caused by stress, fatigue, eyestrain, and dry eyes, though more serious twitching may be caused by neurological disorders, like Tourette’s syndrome. Eyelid spasms usually go away by themselves.

Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Got raccoon eyes? People blame age or fatigue for these dark circles and they’re right. Lack of sleep makes your skin pale, emphasizing the dark circles, while age means thinner skin around the eyes, making it easier to see any discoloration. Asthma and allergies can also cause dark circles, and heredity plays a role as well.

Discolored Nails
What’s behind the color changes in your nails? About half of discolorations are caused by infection. Greenish nails may come from the pseudomonas bacteria, while red or black nails can result from a trauma to the nail. Yellow nail syndrome is a rare condition associated with lymphedema and lung diseases. Unsure what’s causing your discoloration? Time to get those nails checked!

Canker Sores
Canker sores are small ulcers inside the mouth. Unlike cold sores—which are outside the mouth and very contagious—canker sores are not caused by a virus. Certain foods or nutritional deficiencies may trigger a canker sore, as can emotional stress and a mouth injury. When needed, treatments include topical medication and mouthwash solutions.

Red Nose From Rosacea
Rosacea causes redness and bumps all over the face, but when the nose becomes red with bumps, rosacea is advanced, possibly from lack of treatment. This is more common in men than women, and genetics do play a role. Treatments at this stage can include laser resurfacing to remove layers of the skin, and dermabrasion to smooth the nose’s rough bumps.

Ear Wax Buildup
Earwax helps fight infection, keeps ears clean, and our bodies naturally get rid of excess earwax by shedding skin. Problems like impaction start when we try to clean our ears with a swab or another object. Impaction symptoms include pain, itching, ringing of the ears, or hearing loss. Your doctor can remove excess ear wax with irrigation.

Learn more about these and other weird body quirks at WebMD. Want to know more about other weird body quirks that haven’t been mentioned? Leave me a comment and I’ll be happy to explain!

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