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The legs reflect a systemic disease, so be careful!
In TCM theory, the human body is an organic whole, and there are inextricable links between various parts.
The legs are an important part of the body's movements, and they are closely related to the health of the whole body. This article will analyze the six disease signals of the legs for you, so that you can detect potential health problems in your daily life in time, so as to achieve early prevention and early **.
1. Edema of both legs.
Edema of both legs is one of the common signs of disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that edema is mostly related to qi stagnation, blood stasis, and dampness. Standing or sitting for long periods of time can lead to varicose veins in the lower extremities, which can lead to edema. In addition, diseases such as heart and kidney diseases can also cause edema. If edema occurs in both legs, you should seek medical examination in time so that you can target **.
2. Leg pain.
There are many causes of leg pain like arthritis, muscle strains, lumbar disc herniation, etc. Pain not only affects quality of life, but can also be a harbinger of more serious disease.
For example, knee pain may indicate osteoarthritis, while a herniated lumbar disc may cause radiating pain in the legs. For patients with long-term leg pain, a thorough examination should be done as early as possible for early**.
3. Abnormal legs.
Changes in the legs** are also one of the signs of disease. If there are symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and scaling in the legs, it may indicate a disease or systemic disease. For example, varicose veins can cause itching and hyperpigmentation, while diabetes can cause dryness and itching. Pay attention to the changes in the legs and seek medical treatment in time to help control the condition early.
4. Leg muscle atrophy.
As we age, the risk of muscle atrophy in the legs gradually increases. Muscle atrophy not only affects motor function, but may also increase the risk of fractures, for example.
Through reasonable exercise and dietary adjustment, it can effectively delay leg muscle atrophy. At the same time, regular physical examinations to detect and improve potential diseases in time are also important measures to prevent muscle atrophy.
5. Paresthesia in the legs.
Paresthesias in the legs include numbness, tingling, burning sensations, etc. These symptoms can be related to pinched nerves, poor blood circulation, neurological disorders, etc. For example, a herniated disc in the lumbar spine can compress nerve roots, causing radiating pain and paresthesias in the legs. When such symptoms appear, enough attention should be paid to medical examination in time for early **.
6. Abnormal gait.
Gait abnormalities are abnormalities in posture and movement when walking. Gait abnormalities can be caused by a variety of causes, such as muscle atrophy, joint lesions, neurological disorders, etc. Long-term gait abnormalities can lead to joint wear and tear and muscle strain, which can seriously affect quality of life. Therefore, once gait abnormalities are found, they should seek medical diagnosis and treatment in time to find out and target.
In short, the health of the legs is an important part of the human body, and their health is of great significance to the health of the whole body. By paying attention to the six disease signals of leg edema, pain, **abnormality, muscle atrophy, paresthesia and gait abnormality, we can detect potential health problems in time.
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