He told the Express about how the feet could w:ar:n you about two serious conditions, but your socks and shoes could be hiding important information.
He shared: “We need to keep an eye on our foot health, including our toenails, because it can impact on our overall health and be a sign of [serious] health issues.”
As the blood vessels that supply the toes are small, it’s easy for them to get clogged up.
This can lead to cold, painful, swollen, or even numb feet.
As per Noel, this can be a w:ar:ning sign of heart disease which shouldn’t be ignored.
It’s not just your skin to be aware of, but also your toenails.
We know, try not to cringe.
“Thickening and brittleness of toenails may also occur with heart disease.”, he said.
What is peripheral arterial disease?
According to The NHS, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease, is what happens when fatty deposits in the arteries restrict blood supply to your leg muscles.
The NHS site says: “Many people with PAD have no symptoms. However, some develop a painful ache in their legs when they walk, which usually disappears after a few minutes’ rest. The medical term for this is ‘intermittent claudication’.
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