12 Symptoms in the Feet That Indicate Internal Body Problems

12 Symptoms in the Feet That Indicate Internal Body Problems

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By: Dr. M. Kamran Amiri

And The Living Legend

Ahmad Javed Kamran Amiri

Dated: Saturday 21^st December 2019

What is the issue with each foot problem?

Take a look at your feet and see what they say about your health.

It is not usually known, but our feet are amazing diagnostic tools we can use to find clues that potentially point to various health problems. You don't need to be a doctor to understand what your feet say about your health. It is important to know which warning signs to look for, when/while walking.

Here, we have a list of 12 signs or symptoms on your feet that can be of concern to your overall health.

1. Hairless Feet

Hairless feet are a sign of serious circulatory problems.

Most people, regardless of gender, have a few hair on their feet, especially on the toes. But if you find that your feet are getting smoother and you no longer have hair in the area, this can be a sign of serious circulatory problems.

The disease is usually caused by a cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, which makes your arteries harder to pump blood into the heart. When this happens, your heart enters a recovery state where blood reaches the more vital organs such as your legs and feet decrease blood supply.

2. Spoon Nails or Dipped Toenails

Spoon nails are associated with iron deficiency.

Spoon nail is a nail condition in which the nails become abnormally thin and lose their convex shape, becoming flat or even concave in a spoon. This is tucked in the middle of the nail and the edges are raised to give it a round appearance.

It is associated with iron deficiency, known as anemia, the most common blood disorder in the world. When iron deficiency is left untreated, it can lead to a number of additional health problems such as fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath and chest pain, dizziness, and headaches.

3. Long-Term Wounds

Diabetes affects foot ulcers in different ways.

If you have a wound that appears on your foot, it takes a long time to heal or is there permanently and it may look like an open wound or eczema, then this can be a sign of diabetes. These types of wounds are called diabetic wounds. Over time, high blood sugar and high fats such as triglycerides can damage your nerves. This can make your body hard to heal, especially on your feet.

Diabetes affects foot ulcers in many ways, and it is important for people with diabetes to understand the potentially severe consequences of foot ulcers and untreated wounds. Unfortunately, for some people with diabetes, the end result of a foot ulcer can be amputation.

Urgent medical care in the event of a wound or open wound.

Work with a medical doctor to better control your diabetes.

4. Cold Legs

Lack of blood circulation causes cold in the hands and feet.

Even though cold feet are a very common occurrence among all, if the feet are abnormally cold for no particular reason, this can be a sign of thyroid dysfunction. Low thyroid activity can be associated with excess homocysteine ​​- an amino acid that is associated with heart disease, poor blood circulation, and very rigid blood vessels.

This is because the essential nutrients in the blood vessels do not reach the organs. Lack of blood circulation to organs such as the hands and feet can also appear as chronic fungal infections.

5. Yellow Nails

Improper hygiene is one of the major causes of fungal infections in the toenails.

Thicker nails than normal and yellow are the cause of yeast infection. Improper hygiene is one of the major causes of fungal infections in the toenails. These infections are usually caused by personal habits, such as wearing shoes made of non-respiratory material that cause sweat to mix with bacteria.

Wearing sweaty socks for a long time or barefoot in public places can also lead to fungal infections. If you think you have an infection, talk to your doctor about treatment options, including over-the-counter products that may be helpful.

6. Neuropathy

Anesthesia in the feet is one of the complications of diabetes.

Neuropathy is one of the long-term complications of diabetes and affects the nerves. Our nerves have the task of communicating messages between the brain and the body, which activates our senses and makes us touch, feel, see, hear and move. So if these nerves are damaged, they can cause problems in several parts of the body.

If you have lost the ability to feel pain in your legs and feet, tingling / numbness, or temperature sensitivity, talk to your doctor to see what you can do to improve your diabetes treatment.

7. Foot Joint Pain

Foot pain is known as rheumatoid arthritis.

Foot pain, also known as rheumatoid arthritis, is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body tissue. It usually affects the lining of the joints and causes painful swelling that can eventually lead to bone erosion and joint deformity.

Inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis is what causes damage to the other parts of the body, even if the disease can be controlled with modern medicine, but severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis can still cause various physical disabilities.

8. Flaky Legs

With antifungal creams, the athlete's foot can be easily treated.

The athlete's foot is an inflammatory skin condition that affects only the soles of the foot and the skin between the toes. It usually looks red and flaky and may be covered in smaller blisters. Despite the name given, it can affect both athletes and non-athletes alike.

It is usually caused by a contagious fungal infection called "tinea Pedi’s", which can be caused by barefoot walking in public places such as gyms, public pools, public baths.

Using antifungal creams can help the athlete's foot cure easily, but if you also have diabetes or a weakened immune system, it's best to see a doctor.

9. Toe Sticking

Clubbing toes can also be a sign of a variety of diseases.

Stubborn toes are related to certain physical changes in your nails that are the result of a major illness. Nail sticking refers to curved disease and selective protrusion of the distal nails of the hands and feet as well as the skin around the nail bed.

This can be caused by several diseases related to the lungs and respiratory system such as lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis or asbestosis. Clubbing toes can also be a sign of a variety of diseases and disorders such as different types of cancer, heart defects, overactive thyroid, inflammation in the bowel and liver disease.

10. Changing the Toes Color

Toes discoloration is one of the symptoms of Reynold's disease.

Toes which are changing color is a major feature of Reynold's disease. Reynold's disease is a condition that causes the color of the lower parts of your body, such as your toes to change in response to temperature or stress, and to numbness and cold. This is because smaller arteries that distribute blood to your skin restrict blood circulation to these areas.

During cold, areas of your skin usually turn white. Then they may turn blue and feel cold and numb. As the person warms up and the blood circulation improves, the affected area becomes red after swelling and itching.

If you have a history of Reynold's disease in your family and you notice a sore toes or infection in your toes, see a doctor immediately.

11. Red and Painful Foot Sole

Deep vein thrombosis usually occurs in people over 50 years of age.

If you notice that your feet sole are red, painful and even sometimes numb, this can be a sign of deep vein thrombosis. This is a serious condition that occurs when a piece of a blood clot disintegrates into the bloodstream and blocks one of the blood vessels in the lungs. It can cause pain and swelling in the legs or feet and can cause complications such as pulmonary embolism that can be life threatening if left untreated.

Deep vein thrombosis usually occurs in people over 50 years of age, but a family history of the disease and some lifestyle choices can make it happen sooner.

For example, smokers, overweight people, people with traumatic bone fractures, or even people who have been sitting for a long time can suffer from the disease.

If you think you are suffering from deep vein thrombosis, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. As mentioned earlier, it can become a more serious condition (pulmonary embolism) that can prevent your breathing.

12. Deformity of Legs Feet or Legs

Now a day’s one of the most common triggers of gout is dehydration and it is very important to be careful about it.

If you notice sudden and severe pain in the extremities of the toes and also see that the toes are slowly deforming, this can be a sign of gout. When you have gout, there is too much natural uric acid in your body that forms around the joints and forms urine crystals.

When your body is deficient in water, it increases the amount of uric acid produced, leading to hyperuricemia. In healthy people, uric acid flows through the liver into the bloodstream, where it is excreted in the urine, or passes through the intestine to regulate the surface. When you have water deficiency, the kidneys do not function properly and uric acid does not get out of the body through the bloodstream and it develops around the joints, especially the foot.

If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage to your joints. So if you think you are suffering from gout, it is important to consult your doctor immediately to prevent future problems.