1. Swelling in your feet and lower legs
Swelling indicates that your heart isn’t working properly. Many heart diseases cause fluid buildup in your feet and lower legs, and can extend as far as the upper legs and groin. Medically, it is termed as Edema.
2. Waxy growths on eyelids
If you see yellowish-orange growths on your skin, it indicates cholesterol deposition under your skin. These painless deposits can appear in many areas, including the hollows of your eyes or the backs of your lower legs.
3. Nails curve downward, and the ends of your fingers are swollen
For many people, these signs are harmless. But, they can also indicate a heart infection, heart disease, or lung problem, usually in heavy smokers or tobacco chewers.
4. Red or purple lines under nails
Most people who see these lines under their nails have injured the nail in some way. If you cannot remember injuring your nail, see your doctor. These lines can be a sign of Endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart).
5. Painful lumps in your fingers, toes, or both
Painful lumps on the toes are called Osler nodes. This indicates infection in your heart or blood vessels. If you have a heart infection known as infective endocarditis, these painful lumps can develop in your fingers, toes, or both. The lumps can last for a few hours to several days.
6. Brown discolorations on the bottom of the foot
Also known as Janeway lesions, this indicates heart issues. These spots are painless and will clear without treatment, usually in a few days or weeks. However, the infection requires treatment.
7. Child with a rash, fever, and extremely dry lips
When a child has a rash, fever, and extremely dry lips that may crack and bleed, Kawasaki disease may be the cause. This affects the blood vessels, usually developing in children between the ages of six months and five years of age. While Kawasaki disease may go away on its own within 12 days without treatment, it damages the heart if left untreated.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
