7 Health Symptoms You Can See Through Your Feet
(Baonghean.vn) - The feet contain acupuncture points related to many organs in the body. Any change in the feet can tell us that the body is having problems in a certain part.
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| Women in particular often complain of cold feet. Especially women over 40 when cold feet often have a malfunctioning thyroid gland; the thyroid gland regulates body temperature and metabolism. Poor blood circulation can also be the cause of cold feet. |
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| Itchy or scaly feet can be a sign of a fungal infection. It can also be caused by a reaction to chemicals or skin care products, a condition called contact dermatitis. If the itching is accompanied by streaks on the toes, psoriasis may be a sign. |
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| Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the small joints, such as those in the toes and the ends of the bones in the hands. Rheumatoid arthritis develops more suddenly than osteoarthritis, and the pain comes and goes. Women are four times more likely to develop the disease than men. |
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| Think of gout when you have pain, swelling in your big toe, especially in the morning when you wake up. The cause is the accumulation of uric acid, forming needle-shaped crystals, which when cold causes the joints to swell. |
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| A common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. The pain is most noticeable when you first wake up and put pressure on your foot. Arthritis from overuse and ill-fitting shoes can also cause heel pain. Less common causes include bone infections, tumors, or fractures. |
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| People with diabetes will not have good blood vessels, if you walk a long distance, your legs will hurt. If the disease gets worse, the blood vessels will be more blocked, and it will hurt even when you rest; it will even hurt all night, causing you to lose sleep. |
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| If you notice any changes in the color of your feet, see your doctor as this could be an early stage of skin cancer. The most dangerous skin cancers are usually found in areas that are not regularly exposed to sunlight. |