An easy-to-dismiss symptom in your foot could be a sign of several more serious illnesses
Even your heels need some sole-idarity.
They may be far away from your major organs, but your feet can hold major clues about your health — especially if you’re dealing with one key symptom that’s frequently brushed off.
The common issue could be a warning sign of several medical problems, including arthritis, blood clots and even heart attacks — but it’s often misdiagnosed, according to one medical expert.
“Heel pain is the great imposter,” Dr. Rock G. Positano, a podiatrist for the Hospital for Special Surgery, told The Post — meaning it can be masking other more serious conditions.
For one thing, agony in the foot and heels could be related to disorders that affect the joints and muscles.
“Many rheumatologic conditions such as psoriasis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and [blood clots] may also present as heel pain,” Positano added.
