If symptoms of foot problems indicate a heart problem, prompt medical evaluation is necessary. The treatment depends on the severity, and may include lifestyle changes, medication, or surgical treatment. Long-term care typically involves occasional monitoring and adherence to long-term treatment regimens. Your best bet is still prevention. A healthy diet, a good amount of exercise, enough sleep, and no excessive smoking or drinking can go a long way toward keeping your heart healthy.
Diabetes Signs That Show Up in the Feet
Feet can also show early signs of diabetes, which is linked to heart disease. Symptoms may be tingling, burning, numbness or pain, and the skin can be dry or cracked, there may be slow-healing wounds, fungal infections, or athlete’s foot. While such signs may seem minor, they are telltale hints of nerve damage. Numbness, for example, is known to cause the person to stumble often because the brain is getting less information about foot movement.
Treating and Preventing Diabetes
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of diabetes are very important to avoid late-stage complications. Symptoms affecting the feet can indicate diabetes and its progression. It is strongly recommended to see a doctor immediately. Therapy is usually aimed at control of blood glucose by healthy diet, exercise, oral antidiabetic agents, insulin if necessary, and monitoring of blood glucose. The preventive recommendations are the same – lose weight (if you need to), get moving, eat balanced meals and monitor your blood sugar levels.
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