Looking at the legs, can you recognize the whole body disease? How many of these 4 disease signals on your legs have you read?
Yaoyao, who is 6 years old this year, looks cute and cute. She not only has outstanding looks, but also has long and thin legs. She is called a little beauty with "crane legs".
Once, Yaoyao was hospitalized due to repeated fevers. During the consultation, the doctor learned that when she was young, Yaoyao always fell down when she was walking , she couldn't hop on one foot, and she ran very slowly.
The doctor also found that Yaoyao had high arches. After a detailed examination, it was found that Yaoyao suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a rare peripheral neuropathy. Could long and slender legs be a sign of disease?
1. The thinner the legs, the shorter the lifespan? tell you the truth
Many beauty lovers, especially women, pursue thinness for beauty, and are even more envious of long and slender beauties with long legs. However, it is said on the Internet that the thinner the legs, the shorter the lifespan. Is this true?
The French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that the thickness of the calf is closely related to the carotid artery. The researchers found that the elderly with the thickest calf were 29% less likely to have carotid plaque than the elderly with the thinnest calf.
The study also concluded that women with a calf circumference of less than 33 cm had a relatively higher risk of developing carotid plaque .
The calf has the title of "second heart", which is very important to the health of the human body. In addition to supporting the body, it can also transport the blood flow of the lower body.
In addition, the legs distribute 50% of the blood vessels, nerves and blood of the human body. In addition, the calf is also a reflection area of the disease, and abnormal symptoms of the calf may also be a distress signal from the disease.
People with thick legs generally have more subcutaneous fat and store more fatty acids, which can promote blood circulation throughout the body and reduce the chance of carotid plaque formation . The carotid artery serves as a channel that supplies blood to the brain, and once plaque appears, it may increase the risk of diseases such as cerebral infarction.
Therefore, in comparison, thicker calves are healthier.
2. There are 4 abnormalities in the legs, which may imply the arrival of the disease
The legs are the second heart of the human body. If you want to protect your health, you must take good care of your legs. Some abnormal symptoms in the legs may be a hint of the coming of the disease.
1. Numbness in the legs
Numbness in the legs is generally related to neuropathy, diabetes, arthritis and other diseases. Of course, it may also be caused by sedentary or standing for a long time.
Diabetes causes numbness in the legs, electric shock and fever in the legs, and discomfort after wearing socks. You must go to the hospital for investigation in time.
2. Unusual gait
Cerebral infarction and other head lesions, as well as peripheral neurological diseases such as lumbar disc herniation, can cause abnormal gait symptoms. If the elderly have a staggering gait and are accompanied by symptoms such as numbness and weakness of the limbs, they should be alert to the onset of cerebral infarction.
3. Leg swelling
There is no need to worry too much about leg swelling caused by trauma, but if there is no obvious trauma, but there are symptoms of leg swelling, and there is a depression when pressed with fingers, it may be a signal of kidney disease, heart disease or some metabolic diseases, etc. It is best to check as soon as possible.
4. Leg pain
Excessive blood lipids can lead to blocked blood circulation, induce blood vessel blockage, cause insufficient blood supply to the legs, and cause symptoms such as leg pain or walking with a limp.
3. These 3 habits hurt the legs the most, I advise you to change them as soon as possible
Many people have some habits, but in fact, these habits are very harmful to the legs, so we must get rid of them as soon as possible.
1. Cross your legs
Many people have the habit of crossing their legs, but this action may cause pressure on the knees, affect the blood circulation of the lower limbs, and easily induce varicose veins or blood clots in the legs.
2. Sedentary and standing
Sitting or standing for a long time will cause the calf muscles to be in a state of relaxation or tension for a long time, which is not conducive to the health of the calf muscles. The calf muscles need to be constantly contracted in order to better maintain their toughness and elasticity.
3. Wear leggings
Often wearing tight pants may cause blood circulation in the calf to be impaired, and even cause spider web-like capillaries and earthworm-like veins to protrude.
Usually, we must pay attention to protecting the health of the legs, and exercise the leg muscles appropriately, such as walking, swimming, cycling, etc., can exercise the leg muscles . In addition, some acupoints on the legs can be properly stimulated to maintain health and prevent diseases, and soak your feet more.
As the second heart of the human body, the legs are crucial to human health, and it is also a reflection area for diseases. Usually, we must protect the health of our legs and avoid bad habits such as crossing our legs, sitting and standing for a long time, and wearing tight pants. Also be alert to some abnormal symptoms in the legs, which may be a reminder of the disease.
References:
[1] "The calf is too thin, the risk of carotid artery is higher? Experts teach you to "know your health by looking at your legs"~". I am a doctor official Weibo. 2019-04-28
[2] "Legs are your "second heart"!" Self-examination of diseases according to 8 symptoms of legs". Life Times. 2017-12-20
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