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Eight things your feet can tell you about your health - from skin cancer to diabetes

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A podiatrist is urging people not to neglect their feet as they can do much more than just be used for standing, walking and running.

If you pay enough attention they can also be a huge indicator of your overall health.It turns out that your feet can show signs of many major undiagnosed health problems, including stroke, diabetes, heart disease and melanoma.

Thankfully, podiatrist Emma McConnachie, has revealed the signs to look out for.Podiatrists - previously known as chiropodists - are experts on feet and lower limbs.

They are able to spot a variety of serious health conditions just by looking at your feet. Emma, who is a spokesperson for the Royal College of Podiatry, explains: "Podiatrists go much further than dealing with ingrown toenails, corns and verrucae.“As well as carrying out minor surgery, working to prevent amputations and issuing medication such as antibiotics, they can detect a wide range of health problems via signs in your feet.

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