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It is important to get in the habit of checking the feet from time to time, because there are warning signs that appear on them, indicating heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews symptoms of heart disease and diabetes on the feet, according to Medical News Today and Times of India.
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Symptoms of heart disease on the feet
1- Blue feet
If the color of the feet or one of them turns blue or purple, this means that the heart has a problem, which prevents it from pumping oxygen-laden blood to the lower extremities.
Also Read: Don’t Ignore It- 6 Signs You Have A Bad Heart
2- Swelling of the feet
You should beware of swelling of the feet, because it is evidence of heart failure, especially if the patient also suffers from swelling of the abdomen and ankles.
3- Numbness in the feet
Numbness of the feet warns of the risk of developing peripheral artery disease, which results from the accumulation of fatty plaques in the vessels responsible for sending blood supply to the lower extremities.
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Symptoms of diabetes on the feet
1- Numbness of the feet
Numbness of the feet, especially if it is accompanied by pain, sometimes indicates diabetes, because high blood sugar leads to inflammation or damage to peripheral nerves.
2- Foot nail
Corns or calluses are not only caused by wearing tight shoes, but also caused by diabetes.
3- Difficulty healing feet wounds
Slow wound healing is a dangerous indicator of diabetes, because high blood sugar impedes the process of repairing and regenerating damaged cells.
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4- Change the shape of the feet
There are changes in the feet that are indicative of diabetes, such as hammertoes, which is a problem caused by an imbalance in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
5- gangrene
When the flow of oxygenated blood to the feet is interrupted, the risk of gangrene increases in diabetics, which is a very serious problem, because its complications may lead to amputation of the affected foot.
Also read: Beware- 5 diseases that may cause you gangrene
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