LOOK AT YOUR FEET AND SEE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT YOUR

" I can't be funny when my feet doesn't feel right".

" The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our heart ".

There are many saying on feet but do we actually know & care about our feet.

Our feet , an important part of our lives but we rarely think what they say about our health. 

No problem!

Let us start thinking about it now , as they say - healthy feet are happy feet.

Hairless feet

The majority of people have a few hairs on their toes regardless of their gender. However, if you notice that your feet are becoming smoother and you realize that you don't have any hair in that area anymore, that could be a sign of serious circulation problems.

It is usually caused by a cardiovascular disease, like arteriosclerosis which causes your arteries to harden, making it difficult for your heart to pump blood effectively all around your body. When something like this happens, your heart goes into recovery mode where it prioritizes the distribution of the blood to more vital organs leaving extremities like your feet with reduces blood supply.

Koilonychia or sunken toenails

Koilonychia is a nail disease in which the nails become abnormally thin and lose their convexity, becoming flat or even concave in shape, looking like a spoon. This condition starts to appear in the middle of the nails as it drops down and the edges are raised to give a rounded appearance.

This condition is associated with iron deficiency, otherwise known as anemia which is the most common blood disorder in the world. When an iron deficiency is left untreated it can cause a series of additional health problems such as fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath and chest pain, dizziness, headaches and list goes on.

Long - term sores

If you have a sore that appears on your foot, takes a long time to heal or is there permanently and looks like an open wound or eczema, then that could be a sign of diabetes. These types of wounds are called diabetic ulcers. Over time, high blood glucose levels and high level of fats such as triglycerides can damage your nerves. This will make it hard for your body to heal wounds, especially on your feet.

Diabetes influences foot ulcers in different ways, and it is important for people with diabetes to understand the potentially severs consequences of leaving foot sores and ulcers untreated. Unfortunately, for some people who suffer from diabetes, the end result of a foot ulcer can be amputation. However, less serious foot ulcers can still take a long time to heal and be very painful and uncomfortable.

Get immediate medical care for an open sore or wound.

Work with a medical professional to better control your diabetes.

Cold feet

Even though cold feet are a very common occurrence amongst everyone, if you get abnormally cold feet for no particular reason, this could be a sign of thyroid dysfunction. Low thyroid activity can be associated with excessive homocysteine - an amino acid that is associated with heart disease, poor blood circulation, and very stiff vasculature.

This is because the essential nutrients carried in the blood vessels do not reach the extremities as frequently. Lack of blood circulation to the extremities like your hands and feet can also show up as chronic fungal infections.

Yellow toenails

Thicker than normal, yellow toenails is the handiwork of a fungal infection. Bad hygiene is one of the leading causes of fungal infections in your toenails. These infections are typically caused by personal habits such as wearing shoe made of non - breathable materials that cause3 sweat to mix with bacteria.

Wearing sweaty socks for long periods of time or going barefoot in questionable public places can also lead to fungal infections. If you believe you have an infection, talk to your doctor about treatment options, including over - the - counter products that may benefit you.

Numbness

Neuropathy is one of the long - term complications of diabetes and it affects the nerves. Our nerves are responsible for communicating messages between our brain and body, which activates our senses and make it possible for us to touch, feel, see, hear and move. Therefore, if these nerves get damaged they cause problems in several parts of the body.

Neuropathy is a result of high blood glucose levels that damage the blood vessels which supply the nerves. This then prevents nutrients from reaching the blood vessels which results in the disappearance of the nerve fiber.

Sensory neuropathy damages the nerves that carry " messages " of touch, pain, temperature and other sensations from the skin to the brain. It mainly affects the nerve located in the legs and feet, but in some cases, it can affects the arms and hands as well.

If you have lost the ability to feel pain in your feet, you experience tingling/ numbness or the ability to feel temperature, check in with your doctor to see what you can do to improve your diabetes treatment.

Sore foot joints

Sore foot joints, otherwise known as rheumatoid arthritis, is a condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body tissue. It usually affects the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.

The inflammation that is associated with rheumatoid arthritis is what can damage other parts of the body as well, even though the inflammation of this condition can be controlled with modern medications, severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis can still cause different physical disabilities.

If you believe you are experiencing something like this, you will definitely want to get your joints checked out as soon as possible.

Digital clubbing

Clubbing of the toes refers to certain physical changes to your fingernails which are a result of an underlying medical condition. These changes could consist of an increased roundness of the nails, downward curving of the nails, softening of the nail bed or enlargement of the tips of your fingers or toes accompanied with some redness.

It is not completely understand why clubbing occurs, however, certain diseases activates its components in the bloodstream. This can be triggered by several conditions that are related to the lungs and the respiratory system such as lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis. Digital clubbing may also be a symptom of various other disease and disorder like cancer, heart defects, an overactive thyroid, inflammation in the intensive, and liver disease.

You should make an appointment with your doctor if you notice any signs of clubbing either on your fingernails or toenails. The underlying conditions that cause clubbing are serious, and early diagnosis can lead to a more effective treatment.

Toes that change colors

Toes that change in color is a prime feature of Raynaud's disease is a condition that causes the extremities of your body such as your fingers and toes to change color and feel numb and cold in response to temperature or stress. This happens because smaller arteries that distribute blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to the affected areas.

During an attack when suffering from this disease, the affected areas of your skin usually turn white. After that, they might turn blue and feel cold and numb. As the person warm up and the circulation improves, then the affected area turn red with some swelling and itching.

You should see your doctor immediately if you have a history of Raynaud's disease in your family and you notice a sore or an infection in either your finger or toes.