Bad kidneys, 'foot' prophet? The doctor reminds: if there are 3 signs, it is best to check it
The kidney is a very complex habit in the human body. It involves many system functions of the human body, such as reproductive, endocrine, and urinary systems. It also includes some nerve and vascular functions. Therefore, only if the kidneys are healthy, the human life can be better. good guarantee.
According to Chinese medicine: the kidney meridian originates from the soles of the feet. Although the human feet are the most unfamiliar organs, there are many meridians and acupoints in them, including the meridians corresponding to the kidneys. If the kidneys are abnormal, the changes in the feet will can be seen.
1. Swollen feet
The kidneys are the main water metabolism organs in the body, which can maintain the fluid balance in the body. If there is a problem with the kidneys, the fluid balance in the body will be broken, and the water metabolism will also be abnormal. The excess water cannot be metabolized , and it will accumulate between cells and tissues. , resulting in puffiness.
Due to the influence of gravity, most of the water will flow to the lower extremities, and the feet are extremely susceptible to the accumulation of water, resulting in swollen feet.
2. Cold feet
Generally speaking, most people will have cold hands and feet in autumn and winter, but wearing a little thick clothes and thick socks can completely alleviate this problem, but if the problem of cold feet occurs almost all year round, it is very There may be a problem with the kidneys.
The kidneys are responsible for nourishing the body. Generally, people with good kidneys have sufficient kidney qi, and the blood circulation is very smooth. The feet can also obtain sufficient blood oxygen supply. Once the kidneys are damaged and the blood circulation is blocked, the feet will be cold .
3. Heel pain
If the heel pain often occurs in normal times, it does not rule out that there is a kidney problem. Once the kidney is damaged, the kidney qi will be insufficient, and the foot Shaoyin kidney meridian passes through the heel. If the heel is not nourished for a long time, the foot is less than The strength of the kidney meridian will be weakened, resulting in heel pain.
In addition, if the kidneys are severely damaged, it will also cause problems with blood circulation in the body. The feet, as peripheral organs, will cause heel pain if the ischemia occurs for a long time.
The doctor reminds that if you find the above three situations in your feet in normal times, you must be vigilant, pay more attention, and go to the hospital for inspection and treatment in time. You must not delay the disease because of your carelessness.