Yellowing of the soles of the feet means yellowing of the soles of the feet. Yellowing of the soles of the feet can be seen in physiological phenomena such as over-eating oranges, and can also be a symptomatic manifestation of certain liver and gallbladder diseases, such as jaundice, liver cancer, etc., and should be promptly consulted to find out the cause of the disease.
1. Physiological phenomenon: yellowing of the soles of the feet is mostly seen in children. The yellowing of the soles of the feet is caused by carotenemia resulting from long-term consumption of oranges within a short period of time. Generally, stop eating oranges immediately, and the condition can be relieved within two weeks.
2. Liver and gallbladder diseases:
(1) Jaundice: a disease caused by elevated serum bilirubin concentration due to impaired bilirubin metabolism in the body. There are various causes of jaundice, such as hemolytic disease, hepatocellular damage, infection, lack of folic acid, etc. This disease is mainly manifested as yellowing of sclera, skin, mucous membranes, fluids, and yellowing of the soles of the feet is also common.
(2) Hepatocellular carcinoma: a malignant tumor occurring in the liver. It is mostly believed to be related to alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, parasitic infection and genetic factors. Early stage of hepatocellular carcinoma is asymptomatic or with inconspicuous symptoms, or it may be manifested as fever, right upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite, etc. Physical examination may find that the patient has jaundice and ascites.
If there is yellowing of the soles of the feet which cannot be relieved by oneself, one should go to the hospital immediately and undergo hospital related examination in order to clarify the cause of the disease and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.