Most of us don’t really put much effort or thought into our feet. We clean them, sure, but we do little to nothing else thereafter. Whereas people who regularly get pedicures and practice frequent self-care may know their feet intimately, the rest of us know little.
When it comes to measuring health, most of us resort to checking our weight, measuring our blood pressure, or visiting the doctor. But almost never will you hear someone recommending that you check your feet to indicate your health. However, your feet can actually be one of the best ways to tune in to your health, especially when it comes to catching health concerns early on. So next time you look at your feet, check to see if you see one of these ten subtle signs of dangerous health problems that your feet may be trying to reveal.
Red lines under the toenail
It could be: A heart infection
If you see red lines underneath your nails, it could be visibly broken blood vessels, also known as splinter hemorrhages. These hemorrhages could be a sign of endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart’s inner lining. If left untreated, this infection can lead to heart failure.
