Bengaluru vascular surgeon reveals 6 ways your legs warn about serious health issues: From swelling to cold feet
Hindustan Times • • health
Key Points:
- Leg symptoms such as swelling, coldness, cramps, discoloration, numbness, or sudden redness can indicate serious underlying health issues beyond the legs themselves, including heart, kidney, liver diseases, peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Sudden or worsening leg swelling, especially with breathlessness, may signal heart failure or other organ problems and requires prompt medical attention to prevent life-threatening complications.
- Persistent cold feet could indicate PAD, which reduces oxygen supply to the legs and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes; early detection through ankle examinations is crucial.
- Frequent night leg cramps and skin discoloration or slow-healing wounds may be linked to poor circulation, kidney issues, chronic
