Reminder again: There are 8 symptoms in both feet, beware of the 'raid' of the disease, and quickly check it out
The feet have the reflection area of the internal organs, and the feet are the external manifestations of the internal organs. By observing the feet, you can understand the health of the whole body. Usually you can observe your feet more, and you need to pay attention when the following symptoms occur.
- Itchy feet
In addition to itching, the feet will also be accompanied by rough skin, peeling and blisters. It is necessary to be alert to tinea pedis, but also to sweat herpes and eczema. Rough heels are also often overlooked, and the main symptom is thick skin on the heels and sides of the feet.
- Heel pain
A variety of factors can cause heel pain such as Achilles tendonitis, calcaneal spurs, and bursitis. Plantar fasciitis and heel fat pad inflammation are also possible. Heel pain is usually caused by a sports injury or chronic strain.
3, flat feet
After walking, you can look at the footprints. If you see most of the soles of the feet, this is called flat feet. Flat feet can be caused by fatigue, standing for too long, muscle atrophy, or ligaments in the feet. In addition, rheumatoid arthritis, joint degeneration, and diabetes may also cause flat feet.
- Swelling of feet
Swelling of the feet is generally related to poor blood circulation, and kidney disease, heart disease and liver disease cannot be ignored. Edema caused by liver disease and heart disease usually occurs in the ankles. Edema caused by kidney disease initially occurs in the eyelids and face, and when the disease progresses to a certain extent, it will develop to the lower extremities.
- Cold feet
From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, cold hands and feet are a kind of autism, that is, the blood vessels in the body are blocked. When the liver meridian is cold, it can affect the hematopoietic function of the liver, resulting in insufficient yang qi in the kidneys, cold limbs, and white or painful hands and feet.
- Big toe pain
Pain at the base of the big toe needs to be alert to gout. Such people need to adjust their diet, drink more water, avoid alcohol, and stay away from high-purine foods such as seafood, animal offal, and broth.
- Crooked big toe
A markedly skewed big toe is a symptom of a hallux valgus, and is generally a problem for people who often wear high-heeled or pointed-toe shoes. Normally, the thumb and the other four toes face straight ahead. The thumb is crooked over the 4 toes, the big toe bone protrudes outward and the pain is unbearable.
- Toenails turn grey
Healthy toenails are pink, uniform and shiny. When onychomycosis occurs, the feet are scaly and gray. Onychomycosis is highly contagious, and if you scratch your feet with your hands, it may spread to your hands.
Kind tips
When the above 8 symptoms appear on both feet, you need to go to the hospital to find out the cause and then treat it accordingly. Usually do a good job of foot hygiene, soak your feet with warm water before going to bed, and can't wear pointed shoes and high heels for a long time. Change shoes and socks frequently, and try to choose shoes with good ventilation.