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 Feet can give signs of heart attack, stroke and more diseases: home test denounces risk


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The feet are among the most forgotten parts of the body, but they should not, since they give important indications of the state of health of the whole organism.

For example, did you know that the extremities are the first to feel the consequences of poor circulation for several factors? Among them is the reduced size of the blood vessels in that region, which increases the likelihood of obstruction, and the distance from the heart, making it difficult for blood to reach and return.

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There are four symptoms that appear in them and may indicate the presence of circulatory diseases triggering stroke and infarction, in addition to other complications. See what are next.

Swelling May Indicate Poor Circulation and Heart Failure
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According to vascular surgeon Daniel Benniti, a specialist in the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, swelling in the feet and legs can be caused by overloading for long periods of standing, which causes the veins in the region to dilate, but the problem also can be a strong indication of circulation problems.

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Among the main causes of swollen feet are:

Cardiac insufficiency
This condition is characterized by the difficulty of the heart pumping blood to the whole body. The problem can be caused by a number of factors, ranging from coronary artery disease to common dysregulations such as hypertension and diabetes.

Venous disease
This condition occurs when the veins can not return blood to the heart effectively due to varicose veins, thrombosis or problems in the lymphatic system. In these cases, there may be other symptoms such as upright pain and darkened skin.

Muscle swelling
According to Daniel Benitti, the swelling in the feet still occurs when the muscles of the legs are so weak that it can not pump blood to the heart.

Protein deficiency
Vascular surgeon and angiologist Aline Lamaita, a member of the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, says that lack of protein, malnutrition and some chronic diseases, such as cancer, can also contribute to the swelling in the feet.

"For blood to remain within the vascular space there must be a balance between blood pressure, venous pressure and solid blood components. Whenever there is an imbalance in one of these components, such as lack of some nutrient, there will be a greater tendency so that the liquid phase of the blood goes out, which is manifested by the retention of fluid and consequent swelling, "he explains.

Simple test to identify swelling in the feet
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Often, the swollen foot is not apparent and you need to do a simple test to identify it. Godet's Signal Call, the technique is to press a finger on the front of the leg or to press the nail of the big toe, holding the position for a few seconds. This will make the region whitish.

Then just let go and count the time it takes for the reddish and natural coloration of the skin to reappear. In general, it should come back in less than two seconds. If the waiting time is longer, the individual undergoing the test should seek help from a vascular surgeon because he or she probably has some circulatory disorder.


Pallor in the feet: atherosclerosis and risk of infarction and stroke
According to Dr. Daniel, patients with obstructive arterial diseases have pale feet due to the difficulty of blood perfusion at the site, especially in cases of atherosclerosis, which is the accumulation of fat in the arteries, and vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessels . Atherosclerosis, a disease that causes artery blockage, is one of the major factors leading to heart attack and stroke.

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The lower limbs also turn white when the so-called "escape or stress reactions" occur. This is because the body tends to decrease the amount of blood at the extremities and skin to prioritize vital regions, such as the brain. These cases are common and have no complications. However, only one specialist will know how to differentiate the normal pallor from that caused by diseases.

Pain: arterial obstructive disease
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PUBLICITYVascular surgeon and angiologist Aline Lamaita points out that one of the main signs of arterial obstructive disease is pain, especially pain that occurs in the potatoes of the leg after walking. "It gradually worsens until you stop walking, realizing an improvement after a few seconds," he explains.

Vascular surgeon Daniel Benitti argues that the main cause of pain when starting some effort is the lack of physical conditioning. Nevertheless, any pain in the region of the feet and legs should be carefully investigated.

Wound: Sign of diabetes
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Other symptoms of poor circulation in the feet are injuries, as some diseases manifest themselves through ulcers and wounds in the lower region.

Aline Lamaita also complements that vascular problems make healing of previous lesions such as scratches and mosquito bites difficult. The most at risk individuals in these cases are those with uncontrolled diabetes, as high blood glucose levels disrupt the circulatory system and recovery from injury.

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