PODIATRIST STATES THAT FEET REVEAL MUCH ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
posted: Aug. 02, 2018.
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the feet can offer a view of overall health, say experts. “Your feet reveal many health conditions,” says Oliver Zong, DPM, a New York-based podiatrist. From thyroid issues to heart problems, your feet can reflect the inner workings of your body.
Dr. Oliver Zong |
Here’s how: Cold feet: If your feet are always cold, it may be a sign of an underactive thyroid, especially if you also have dry skin and hair, and fatigue. Another possibility: Raynaud’s disease, which can signal lupus or rheumatoid arthritis as an underlying cause, says Dr. Zong. Unexplained numbness: In rare cases, numb or tingling feet can be a sign of multiple sclerosis, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, or diabetes, Zong tells Newsmax Health.
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.
Brought to you by Doctor John A. Hardy, owner of Toronto's foot clinic, Academy Foot and Orthotics Clinic.