Most of us don’t pay much attention to our feet—unless we’re getting a massage or pedicure. But your feet can reveal surprising clues about your overall health, especially when it comes to swelling or changes in appearance.
Swollen feet may signal heart failure, where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, causing fluid to build up in the lower extremities.
When kidneys aren’t functioning properly, fluid retention can occur throughout the body, often showing up in the legs and feet.
Liver dysfunction, such as cirrhosis, can disrupt fluid balance and lead to noticeable swelling in the feet and ankles.