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Dr. Victor Emanuel MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

COLD FEET, MANY CULPRITS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toes always cold? One reason could be poor blood flow \u2013 a circulatory problem sometimes linked to smoking, high blood pressure, or heart disease.\u00a0 The nerve damage of uncontrolled diabetes can also make your feet feel cold to you. Other possible causes include hypothyroidism and anemia. Doc can look for any underlying problems \u2013 or let you know that you simply have cold feet.<\/p>\n

FOOT PAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

When your feet ache after a long day, you might just curse your shoes. After all, eighty percent of women say their shoes hurt. But pain that is not due to sky-high heels may come from a stress fracture, a small crack in a bone. One possible cause: Exercise that was too intense, particularly high-impact sports like baseball and distance running. The weakened bones of osteoporosis increase your risk.<\/p>\n

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TOES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raynaud\u2019s disease can cause your toes to turn white, then bluish, and then redden again and return to their natural tone. The cause is a sudden narrowing of the arteries, called vasospasms. Stress or changes in temperature can trigger vasospasms, which usually don\u2019t lead to other health concerns. Raynaud\u2019s may also be related to rheumatoid arthritis, Sjorgen\u2019s disease, or thyroid disease.<\/p>\n

HEEL PAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, inflammation where a long ligament attaches to the heel bone. The pain may be sharpest when you first wake up and put pressure on the foot. Arthritis, excessive exercise, and poorly fitting shoes can also cause heel pain, as can tendonitis. Less common causes include a bone spur on the bottom of the heel, a bone infection, tumor, or fracture.<\/p>\n

DRAGGING YOUR FEET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes the first sign of a problem is a change in the way you walk \u2013 a wide gait or slight foot dragging. The cause may be the slow loss of normal sensation in your feet, brought on by peripheral nerve damage. About thirty percent of these cases are linked to diabetes. Nerve damage also can be due to infection, vitamin deficiency, and alcoholism. In many cases, no one knows what caused the nerve damage.<\/p>\n

CLUBBED TOES<\/strong><\/p>\n

In clubbing, the shape of the toes (and often the fingers) changes. The nails are more rounded on top and curve downward. Lung disease is the most common underlying cause, but it also can be caused by heart disease, liver and digestive disorders, or certain infections. Sometimes, clubbing runs in families without any underlying cause.<\/p>\n

SWOLLEN FEET<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is usually a temporary nuisance caused by standing too long or a long flight \u2013 especially if you\u2019re pregnant. In contrast, feet that stay swollen can be a sign of a serious medical condition. The cause may be poor circulation, a problem with the lymphatic system, or a blood clot. A kidney disorder or underactive thyroid can also cause swelling. If your have persistent swelling of your feet, see a doctor.<\/p>\n

BURNING FEET<\/strong><\/p>\n

A burning sensation in the feet is common among diabetics with peripheral nerve damage. It can also be caused by a vitamin B deficiency, athlete\u2019s foot, chronic kidney disease, poor circulation in the legs and feet (peripheral arterial disease), or hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n

SORES THAT DON\u2019T HEAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foot sores that will not heal are a major warning sign for diabetes. Diabetes can impair sensation in the feet, circulation, and normal wound healing, so even a blister can become a troublesome wound. Those sores are also prone to infection. Diabetics should wash and dry their feet and check them for any wounds every day. Slow-healing of sores also can be caused by poor circulation from conditions such as peripheral artery disease.<\/p>\n

PAIN IN THE BIG TOE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gout is a notorious cause of sudden pain in the big toe joint, along with redness and swelling. Osteoarthritis is another culprit that causes pain and swelling. If the joint is rigid, it may be hallux rigidus, a complication of arthritis where a bone spur develops. Finally, turf toe is an ailment of athletes, particularly those who play on hard surfaces. It\u2019s caused by an injury to ligaments surrounding the joint.<\/p>\n

PAIN IN THE SMALLER TOES<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you feel like you\u2019re walking on a marble, or if pain occurs in the ball of your foot and radiates to the toes, you may have Morton\u2019s neuroma, a thickening of tissues around a nerve, usually between the third and fourth toes. It is eight to ten times more common in women than in men. It is caused by injury or too much pressure on the toes.<\/p>\n

ITCHY FEET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Itchy scaly skin may be athlete\u2019s foot, a fungal infection that\u2019s common in men between the ages of 20 and 40. A reaction to chemicals or skin care products \u2013 called contact dermatitis \u2013 can cause itching as well, along with redness and dry patches. If the skin on your itchy feet is thick and pimple-like, it may be psoriasis, and over-reaction of the immune system. Medicated creams can relieve the symptoms.<\/p>\n

CLAW TOE<\/strong><\/p>\n

This foot deformity can be caused by shoes that are tight and pinch your toes or by a disease that damages nerves, such as diabetes or alcoholism, or other neurological disorder. Your toes will be bent upward as they extend from the ball of the foot, then downward from the middle joint, resembling a claw. They may respond to stretching and exercise of the toes or you many need special shoes or even surgery.<\/p>\n

FOOT SPASMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

A sudden sharp pain in the foot is the hallmark of a muscle spasm or cramp, which can last many minutes. Overwork and muscle fatigue are common causes. Other causes include poor circulation, dehydration, or imbalances in potassium, magnesium, calcium or vitamin D levels in the body. The changing hormone levels in pregnancy or thyroid disorders may play a role. If spasms are frequent or severe, see the doc. Strengthening exercises can help with muscle fatigue.<\/p>\n

DARK SPOT ON THE FOOT<\/strong><\/p>\n

We associate skin cancer with the sun, so we\u2019re not as likely to check our foot for unusual spots. However, a melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, can develop even in areas that are not regularly exposed to the sun. Melanoma can even appear beneath the nail, where it might look like a black spot. This is what Bob Marley had, by the way.<\/p>\n

YELLOW TOENAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your toenails tell a lot about your overall health. A fungal infection often causes thickening yellow toenails. Thick, yellow nails can also be a sign of an underlying disease, including lymphedema (swelling related to the lymphatic system), lung problems, or rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n

\u00a0SPOON-SHAPED TOENAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes an injury to the nail or frequent exposure to petroleum-based solvents can create a concave, spoon-like shape. However, iron deficiency can also cause this unusual shape.<\/p>\n

WHITE NAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Injury to the nail or illness anywhere in the body can cause white areas in the nails. If part or all of a nail separates from the nail bed, it can appear white \u2013 and may be due to an injury, nail infection, or psoriasis. If the nail is intact and most of it is white, it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition, including liver disease, congestive heart failure, or diabetes. Talk with your health care team if you have any concerns.<\/p>\n

PITTING OF THE NAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pitting, or punctured-looking depressions in the surface of the nail, is caused by a disruption in the growth of the nail at the nail plate. It affects as many as half of people with psoriasis.<\/p>\n

See you next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"COLD FEET, MANY CULPRITS Toes always cold? 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