'I’m a doctor - here are five signs in the face that could indicate serious health issues'

A doctor has revealed five signs in your face that could be a sign of a serious health risk as he urged people to attempt to spot the indications early to receive timely treatment. Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy says that from vitamin deficiency to liver disease, changes in the face can often signify a range of health issues. The GP, who specialises in orthopedic medicine and has been a GP based in Bristol since 1985, warns that understanding early signs of serious health conditions is the key to getting effective treatment quickly.

Dr Grant advises: “From vitamin deficiency to liver disease, our faces can often signify a range of health issues. Understanding how the face can indicate health is an effective way of spotting conditions early and receiving the best treatment." Pale Skin Dr Grant said: "Chronic illnesses, poor diet or vitamin deficiency can all lead to paleness in the skin.

This is often due to a lack of red blood cells or haemoglobin, leading to discolouration in the face. If you’re suffering from pale skin, incorporate iron-rich foods into your diet such as red meat, beans and lentils. "Additionally, Vitabiotics Ultra Iron Tablets are effective at providing a quick iron boost, contributing to the normal formation of red blood cells and increasing iron absorption.

" Yellow Skin or Eyes Dr Grant said: "If your skin or eyes start to become yellow, it might be an indicator of jaundice - this is when the amount of bili.