News India Live, Digital Desk: Itching in our body seems to be a common thing as soon as the winter season arrives or sometimes anyway. Often we ignore it. We think that there must be dust or dirt or the skin must have become dry. Applied some lotion and went to sleep.
But, if this itching is happening again and again, especially in the soles of the feet? And it is getting so intense that you lose sleep or start bleeding while scratching, then be careful. Experts and doctors say that this continuous itching is a sign of some major disease growing inside the body. ‘Silent Signal’ Might be possible.
Let us understand in very simple language what our body is trying to tell us.
1. Diabetes (High Blood Sugar)
Diabetes is very common in India. When the level of sugar in our blood increases, its first effect is on our nerves. in medical language ‘Diabetic Neuropathy’ They say.
Due to damage to the nerves in this, tingling and severe itching is felt in the feet. Also the skin starts becoming very dry. If your feet are becoming numb along with itching, then get your sugar checked immediately.
2. Kidney disease
This may sound a little scary, but it is true. The job of our kidneys is to remove dirt and toxins from the body. But when the kidneys do not function properly, this dirt starts accumulating in the blood.
Due to the accumulation of this toxin, there is severe itching in the body, especially in the soles and palms of the feet. If you do not get relief even after applying the cream, then it can be an alarm bell for the kidneys.
3. Liver Problems
Like the kidneys, if the liver also does not function properly, then ‘Bile’ Or bile starts accumulating. Due to its excess, itching starts under the skin. In liver disease, itching is often first felt in the soles of the feet or palms.
4. Thyroid Issue
If your thyroid is messed up (especially hypothyroidism), your body reduces the production of natural oil. Due to this, the skin becomes very dry and lifeless, due to which unbearable itching starts in the feet.
When to go to the doctor?
Our aim is not to scare you. Sometimes it is just due to fungal infection or athlete’s foot, which gets cured with ointment. But you should go to the doctor when:
