India, Jan. 16 -- Ailments' symptoms usually thought to appear in the areas directly affected, but it is important to understand that they can also show up in completely unrelated places. It may seem unconventional, but it is not impossible, as the body is a single, interconnected physiological system. The legs are one area that can give early cues to many hidden health issues. By keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary, you can detect on time before the symptoms worsen!

To understand what all the signs your legs can show, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr A. Arun Kumar, consultant - vascular and endovascular surgery, Aster RV Hospital at Bengaluru, who outlined 6 major signs.

If your leg appears to be swollen and puffy, around the f...