2024-04-03 11:00:00
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Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths annually. This includes conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system such as strokes, coronary heart disease and heart failure.
Many of us are familiar with some of the more common symptoms, such as chest pain, however, there are others that are less well-known and less obvious.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there are three red flags indicating cardiovascular problems that can be detected on the feet and toes, according to Express:
These include:
Swelling in your feet
Blue toes
Painful lumps on the toes.
Swelling in your feet
Swelling in the feet, as well as the legs and ankles, is a symptom of heart disease.
This is known medically as edema, and can be an indicator that “your heart is not working properly.”
“Many heart conditions cause fluid to build up in your feet and lower legs. As fluid builds up, you may see swelling, which can extend to the upper legs and groin.”
The NHS states that this swelling may be “better in the morning and worse later in the day.”
Blue toes
This may be a sign of a blood vessel blockage.
“When you’re very cold, your skin can turn blue (or purple).”
“If an area of your skin is blue (or purple) when you’re warm, it might be a sign that your blood isn’t getting enough oxygen.
“The patient in this image suffers from a condition known as blue toe syndrome, which occurs when one or more blood vessels become blocked.
“Without treatment, lack of oxygen can eventually lead to the death of the skin and underlying tissues.”
The medical term for this phenomenon is cyanosis.
Painful lumps on the toes
These lumps on your toes are called Osler’s nodes and can also affect the fingers.
If you have a heart infection known as infective endocarditis, you can develop these painful lumps in your fingers, toes, or both places.
“The lumps can last for a few hours to several days.
“While the lumps go away on their own, patients need treatment for the infection.
“Since this infection is caused by bacteria, antibiotics can often treat it, and sometimes surgery is also necessary.”
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