Feet diseases can be very different, and many of them provoke severe pain in the lower extremities. Pain cause:
- vascular diseases of the lower extremities;
- inflammatory processes;
- bone tumors;
- flat feet;
- bone tuberculosis;
- infectious diseases;
- arthritis of the joints;
- neurological diseases;
- diabetic polyneuropathy.
In addition, pain in the legs can provoke many other diseases. In particular, this may be if there are pathologies in the muscles, joints and bones.
Diseases of the joints of the legs: features and symptoms
Diseases of the legs can be very different, in particular problems associated with the joints. Pathologies are quite common, namely such as:
- arthrosis;
- arthritis;
- gout.
Arthrosis is a pathology characterized by damage to the articular cartilage and adjacent bones. Most often, it occurs in the lower extremities, as they have to support the weight of the entire body, and this is a very big load for damaged joints.
Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the feet that can be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious arthritis can occur both as independent pathologies and in the presence of other diseases.
The main cause of leg disease in this case: hypothermia, the presence of chronic infections, reduced immunity, damage to the skin.
One of the typical diseases of the joints of the legs is gout, characterized by the deposition of uric acid s alts. This disease is characterized by inflammation of the cartilage of the toes or feet.
Diseases of the vessels of the legs
Vascular diseases of the legs are quite common, causing a lot of discomfort. These diseases are most common in older people. Their essence is to disrupt the normal microcirculation of blood through the vessels. This is due to the fact that their narrowing or even complete blockage occurs.
Vascular diseases of the legs can be very different, in particular such as:
- atherosclerosis of the vessels of the legs;
- endarteritis;
- acute obstruction of the arteries of the legs;
- varicose veins;
- venous thrombosis.
Diseases of the vessels of the legs require competent therapy, which should be carried out exclusively by an experienced doctor. In addition, it is necessary to carry out prevention and timely treatment of other concomitant diseases and pathologies, as serious complications can occur.
Skin diseases of the legs: their features andflow
Quite often, patients have skin diseases of the legs, the most common of which are:
- corns;
- mycosis;
- moles;
- corns;
- fungal diseases.
Despite the fact that such diseases do not pose any danger to life, they deliver a lot of discomfort. In addition, all these pathologies are poorly reflected in the appearance of the legs. Such diseases require timely high-quality treatment, otherwise complications and serious skin damage may occur, which are very difficult to eliminate and require long-term therapy.
Fungal diseases of the feet and nails
Fungal diseases of the skin of the feet and nails are infectious diseases that provoke pathogens.
Most common in patients with mycosis. The primary sign of such a disease is a change in the thickness and color of the nails. Some time after infection, itching, redness of the skin and peeling may occur. If the fungus is not eliminated in a timely manner, it will quickly spread and occupy a significant area of \u200b\u200bthe legs.
Fungal infection occurs with excessive sweating of the legs, especially in closed areas of the skin, if the evaporation of sweat is somewhat difficult. In addition, some diseases can contribute to the formation of bacteria.
Mushrooms require a humid environment to form and grow, so excessive sweating and wet shoesare considered provoking factors for the occurrence of such diseases.
If fungal diseases of the feet occur, treatment consists of two stages - preparatory and main. The preparatory stage involves the removal of scales and keratinized skin particles. For this, a variety of methods and preparations are used. During the treatment of the fungus, not only the legs, but also the shoes are treated with a special agent.
Psoriatic lesions of the skin of the legs
Very often observed in patients with psoriasis - a disease in which there are red scaly patches on the skin, covered with silvery scales, provoking severe itching. Sometimes psoriasis affects the joints, leading to psoriatic arthritis.
The causes of the formation of the disease have not yet been fully determined, but there is an assumption that it appears in case of violations in the human immune system. Psoriatic arthritis occurs mainly in older people and affects the joints as well as the nails.
In the presence of psoriasis, patients experience periods of exacerbation, as well as remission. It is impossible to completely get rid of the disease, but with proper timely treatment, a long-term remission can be achieved.
Erysipelas of the legs
Erysipelas of the leg, the symptoms and treatment of which depend on the complexity of the course of the disease, is infectious. The occurrence of this disease occurs as a result of the penetration of pathogens. The disease provokes the formation of inflamed areas on theskin and serious intoxication of the body.
Erysipelas of the leg symptoms and treatment may be different, in particular, signs such as:
- temperature rises;
- muscle and headache appear;
- weakness, fatigue and chills occur.
At the initial stage, there may be a feeling of fullness, pain and burning in the legs. In the first few days, there is a change in the appearance of the lower extremities. If the leg is swollen and red, you should immediately consult a doctor, as the consequences can be very serious.
The damaged areas of the skin are bright red, but without a wound. Initially, the pain is extremely superficial and occurs only with direct contact with the damaged area.
If erysipelatous inflammation flows in a severe form, then the top layer of the skin may exfoliate, blisters filled with liquid appear. After some time, damage to the integrity of the skin begins to become covered with a dense crust.
Treatment of erysipelas is carried out with the use of medications, using folk methods. Therapy will be much more effective if you follow the right diet.
What can be leg diseases in diabetes
Sufficiently often there is a serious disease of the legs with diabetes, as this is a very complex disease that provokes many pathologies. This is due to the fact that in diabetes mellitus, blood microcirculation slows down significantly, which provokes the occurrence oflower extremity disorders.
When a disease occurs, open wounds and ulcers appear on the legs, calluses and corns do not heal for a long time and are very disturbing. In addition, the patient may suffer from severe swelling, and the skin turns red and sometimes even acquires a bluish tint.
Diabetes mellitus in many cases is also characterized by freezing limbs. Finger numbness or slight tingling may occur. There are many different ways and methods of treating foot diseases in diabetes mellitus, but only a doctor should select them, taking into account the main symptoms of the course of the disease.
Diabetic foot: features and characteristics of the course of the disease
Diabetic foot is a pathology that combines many changes and disorders of nerve impulses. Also, this disease is characterized by a deterioration in the recovery processes in the lower extremities.
This is a rather complex disease of the legs, the symptoms of which can be pronounced, it all depends on the stage and complexity of the course of the pathology. In particular, in the initial stages, patients may experience fatigue in the legs, tingling of the extremities, and a feeling of chilliness.
As the disease progresses, foot deformity and pain may occur. The elimination of this pathology must begin with the treatment of diabetes. Methods of therapy should be selected by a doctor.
What can be diseases of the toes
Toe disease can be a serious threat, as it provokes pain and even in some cases deformity of the foot.
In particular, among the pathologies of the toes, one can single out arthrosis, arthritis, fungus, disruption of normal nail growth, improper structure and nutrition of blood vessels and joints.
In the presence of such diseases, pain, curvature of the fingers, as well as a violation of the normal state and integrity of the skin can occur. If timely treatment is not carried out, this can cause disability.
