8 signs on your feet that warn you may have a dangerous disease
Unusual symptoms in the legs can be related to a number of health problems that you should not ignore.
Kidney disease:When your kidneys are not working properly, excess fluid has difficulty being removed from your body, causing swelling. If the area around your ankles swells or you feel pain that feels like an electric shock, you may have kidney disease.
Varicose veins:When you have venous insufficiency, blood has difficulty moving from your limbs to your heart. This happens when the valves in your veins are weak or damaged, resulting in swelling in your legs. The most swollen areas are your ankles, followed by a feeling of heaviness and difficulty moving your feet.
Heart failure:In this case, 1 or 2 chambers of the heart lose their ability to pump blood, causing blood to pool in the lower limbs, resulting in swelling and pain in the legs.
Deep vein thrombosis: Swelling in one or both legs can signal deep vein thrombosis. This is a very dangerous condition so see a doctor immediately.
Liver disease:You can detect early symptoms of liver problems by the condition of your legs. If the liver is not functioning properly, the limbs will start to swell and spider-like blood vessels will appear under the skin.
Thyroid problems:Some signs in the legs such as swollen legs, muscle twitching can help detect some thyroid problems.
Atherosclerosis:During atherosclerosis, the feet receive very little blood, causing the feet to turn pale and become painful.
Diabetes:With diabetes, even the smallest foot injury can have serious consequences. The disease often comes with nerve damage. People often feel no pain and do not realize that a small bruise can turn into an ulcer.
