Patient's question:
The child is 9 years old. While washing his feet, he noticed that the soles of his feet, except for the center, were slightly yellow, especially the heels, which were darker. It has been about one or two months. He doesn't know the reason and is seeking expert guidance. Thank you very much. What could be causing the yellowing of the child's soles?Doctor's answer:
Toes and palms turn yellow: Problems with the pancreas, spleen, or liver. Sometimes the soles of the feet may turn yellow; more than half of jaundiced patients with cirrhosis may exhibit this sign. It is generally mild. If it is simply yellow without hardening, it should be caused by qi deficiency. To put it more clearly, it means poor blood and qi circulation, inadequate nutrient supply, and the outer layer of skin being damaged due to pressure keratinization! You should understand this if you study health preservation. Feet are far from the heart. The blood pumped by the heart to the feet is already very weak! I suggest you go to the hospital for a check-up to avoid further complications if it persists for a long time.