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News Topical,Digital Desk : When we talk about health, feet are often ignored. But our feet give many important signals about our health (Foot Health). Many times the symptoms seen in the feet (Warning Signs in Feet) point towards serious diseases.

 

If these are identified in time, then major health problems can be avoided. Let us know 5 such symptoms (Signs of illness in Feet) seen in the feet, which can indicate serious diseases.

 

Warning Signs in Feet

Swelling in the legs (edema)

Swelling in the legs is usually caused by standing or walking for long periods of time, but if this problem occurs frequently or persists for a long time, it can be a sign of serious health problems.

 

What could be the reasons?

 

  • Heart diseases- Due to weakness of the heart, blood circulation in the body does not happen properly, which causes swelling in the legs.
  • Kidney problems- When the kidneys do not function properly, extra liquid cannot be removed from the body, which causes swelling in the feet and ankles.
  • Liver disease- Swelling in the legs can also be seen in problems like liver cirrhosis.

 

Cold Feet

If your feet are always cold, this could be a sign of poor blood circulation or vein problems.

 

What could be the reasons?

 

  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD) – In this the arteries become narrow, due to which less blood reaches the legs .
  • Diabetes- Increased sugar levels can damage nerves, causing coldness in the feet.
  • Thyroid problems- Feet can also remain cold in hypothyroidism.

Tingling or Numbness in the legs

Feeling tingling or numbness in the legs can be a sign of a nerve-related problem.

 

What could be the reasons?

 

  • Diabetic neuropathy – High blood sugar can cause nerve damage.
  • Vitamin deficiency- This can also happen due to deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate .
  • Spinal Problems- Slip disc or pressure on the nerves can cause tingling in the legs.

Discoloration of Skin

Pale, blue, or red color of the skin on the feet can be a sign of serious problems.

 

What could be the reasons?

 

  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD) – Lack of blood in the legs can cause the skin to turn pale.
  • Raynaud's syndrome – toes may turn blue or white due to cold or stress.
  • Infection- Fungal infection or eczema can also change skin color.

Pain or Stiffness in Feet

Constant pain or stiffness in the legs can also be a sign of many diseases.

 

What could be the reasons?

 

  • Arthritis- Inflammation in the joints can cause pain in the legs.
  • Gout- Increase in uric acid causes severe pain in the joints of the legs.
  • Stress Fractures – Micro fractures can occur in bones due to excessive walking or exercise.


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