Your feet can sometimes lead your doctor into discovering an
underlying health problem. Certain symptoms you experience can be an indicator
that something else is amiss in your body. Here are few examples.
Unexplained Foot Fracture: This can be a sign of
osteoporosis. This disease typically progresses without symptoms and is often
not found until a person experiences a bone fracture. Once bones are thinned
out from osteoporosis, normal activities can cause foot bones to break.
Changes in toenails: Nails can change color, shape and
textures. Pale white nails can be caused by anemia or zinc deficiency,
thickened nails can be caused by poor circulation, yellow nails can be an
indicator of lung disease. Any changes in your nails should be examined by a
physician.
Swollen Feet: Fluid collection in your feet and/or ankles
can develop for a variety of reasons. Unexplained swelling can indicate
problems with lymph vessels, venous insufficiency or heart, liver or kidney
diseases.
If you notice any changes in your feet, get them examined by
a physician. They will be able to tell if it is a foot related issue or
something else.
Image by Marc Milligan. Busy Feet. (2012). Flickr.
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