Most of us don't give our feet a second glance, but they can actually be windows into your body's health.
According to the National Institute of Health: "Diabetes also can lower the amount of blood flow in your feet. Not having enough blood flowing to your legs and feet can make it hard for a sore or an infection to heal.2. Fungal infections Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes.
Those with PAD can exhibit no symptoms but some develop mild to severe leg pain while walking called "intermittent claudication" which disappears after resting. Both legs can be affected at once, but one may be more painful than the other. The NHS says the skin may be "hot and swollen", and cause a "sudden, severe pain." A gout attack can last up to seven days and may not cause lasting damage if you get immediate treatment.
It is seen highly in post menopausal women, due to lack of hormone production, but it can affect all genders of any age. Hypothyroidism causes swelling particularly in the feet and ankles, making them stiff and inflamed.