Here are just 5 signs to look for in your feet that may indicate you have other health issues going on.
- Clubbing – clubbing is a physical sign characterized by bulbous enlargement of the ends of one or more fingers or toes. This often indicates lung cancer, chronic lung infection, heart disease, or intestinal disease.
- Red streaks under the toenails – red streaks under either the toenails or fingernails could indicate endocarditis, an infection of the heart’s inner lining. If this occurs, you should see your doctor right away to check your heart and blood circulation.
- Ulcers that won’t heal – sores on the feet that won’t heal could be a sign of diabetes. This is a common sign of diabetes, along with tingling or numbness of the feet.
- Black line under the toenail – this could mean a condition called hidden melanoma, a type of skin cancer that is most common in dark-skinned people. The line will run from the base to the tip of your toenail.
- Enlarged and painful big toe – also known as gout, this condition often comes after eating foods such as red meat, alcohol and fish that are high in purine, a chemical compound. This type of arthritis affects the joint of the big toe and is very painful.
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