Signs You May Have a Weakened Immune System

AENT Team

September 16, 2020

Allergy

Signs You May Have a Weakened Immune System

Those who have had weakened immune systems have been harmed by COVID-19 more than others. With our personal health front and center more than ever before, you might be wondering if there are any underlying health conditions you should be aware of. Here are some signs you may have a weakened immune system that you should pay close attention to.

You Are Always Stressed

If you are someone who has had trouble managing their stress levels, a weakened immune system might be the cause if you tend to get sick when those levels are high. Stress levels relate to a weakened immune system because stress can lower your body’s lymphocyte levels, which typically fight off infections.

Frequent Infections and Colds

Perhaps the easiest sign you may have a weakened immune system is if you have frequent infections and colds throughout the year. Most people usually have 2 to 3 colds a year, but having more can point to a possible deficiency in your immune system. People who have weak immune systems also tend to get the following infections often:

  • Pneumonia
  • Meningitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Skin infections
  • Ear infections
  • Chronic sinusitis

You Feel Tired Often

The next symptom to be aware of is feeling tired often, even though you are getting enough sleep each night. The reason you tend to feel tired if you are immunocompromised is that your body is trying to conserve enough energy so it can fight off germs.

Wounds Heal Slowly

It’s often amazing how fast our body can heal a small cut or scrape on our skin, but this might not be the case for someone who has a weakened immune system. Fast healing usually has to do with how healthy your immune cells are, with ones that are faulty resulting in slower healing.

Digestive Issues

Another common sign that you might be dealing with a compromised immune system is if you often tend to experience digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea, or gas. Digestive issues are closely tied to your immune system because that is where a large majority of the immune system is located.

Allergies

While allergies often develop because of a strong immune system, immune deficiencies can also make one more prone to developing allergies. If you are curious where you stand with your allergies, consider Allergy and ENT Associates’ allergy treatment in Texas.

This entry was posted in Allergy on September 16, 2020 by AENT Team.

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