What Your Feet Are Trying to Tell You About Your Health

When it comes to spotting early signs of health problems, most people don’t think to look down at their feet — but they should.
Your feet can reveal a surprising amount about what’s happening inside your body. Because they’re furthest from your heart, any issues with circulation, nerves, or skin often show up here first.

At Foot Corner in Ashford, we often see people who come in with what seems like a small concern — a change in skin colour, a tingling sensation, or nails that look different — and it turns out to be an early warning sign of something more significant.

Changes to Watch Out For

1. Cold feet or slow-healing cuts
These can signal poor circulation, often linked to heart or vascular problems. In winter, cold weather can make this worse, but if it’s consistent or affects one side more than the other, it’s worth getting checked.

2. Numbness, tingling, or burning
These sensations might indicate nerve damage (neuropathy), which is common in people with diabetes. Early detection can help prevent complications.

3. Dry, flaky, or itchy skin between toes
Often a sign of athlete’s foot or fungal infection. Left untreated, it can spread to nails or other areas of the skin.

4. Discoloured or thickened nails
This could point to a fungal nail infection or, less commonly, a sign of other systemic health changes. At Foot Corner, we offer laser therapy to safely and effectively clear fungal nails.

5. Swelling in the feet or ankles
This may be related to fluid retention, which can sometimes indicate issues with the kidneys, heart, or lymphatic system.

Winter Is the Perfect Time for a Foot Health Check

Cold weather, heavier footwear, and reduced activity can make small problems worse — especially for people with diabetes, circulation problems, or those on their feet all day.
A quick foot check now could help you stay comfortable and avoid more serious issues later on.

Here to Help

If you’ve noticed any changes in your feet — colour, sensation, or skin condition — our podiatrists at Foot Corner in Ashford can help identify what’s normal and what needs attention.

Sometimes, your feet are the first to tell you something’s wrong — you just have to listen.

 Call 01784 250781
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 Find us at 15 Church Parade, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 2TX, next door to the Co-Op