Many health conditions affect the whole body, including the feet. Here are some of the common ones our podiatrists see, and how they can affect your feet. See Skin & Nails for our assessments and treatments.
Over time, high blood sugar can reduce feeling and blood flow in the feet, so small problems can go unnoticed. Regular foot checks help pick up changes early.
Read more →Narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the legs and feet, which can cause cramping when walking, cold feet and slow healing.
When the leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart, it can lead to swelling, skin changes and leg ulcers.
Toes that turn white, blue or red in the cold as small blood vessels narrow. Keeping feet warm and protected is key.
Numbness, tingling or burning in the feet caused by nerve damage. Causes include diabetes, some medications and vitamin deficiencies.
An autoimmune condition that often affects the small joints of the feet early, causing pain, swelling and changes in foot shape.
Sudden, severe pain and swelling, most often in the big toe joint, caused by uric acid crystals.
Joint pain and swelling linked with psoriasis, which can also affect the toenails and the back of the heel.
Can affect circulation, skin and healing in the feet, and often occurs alongside diabetes.
Thinner, weaker bones that are more likely to develop stress fractures in the feet.
Some cancer treatments can cause numbness, skin changes and nail changes in the feet.