Swollen Feet


Erythromelalgia

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

Erythromelalgia, or EM, is a rare disorder that can occur at any age and affects both genders. The cause of EM is usally unknown but sometimes is secondary to other medical conditions including autoimmune, neurologic or blood disorders. Lupus, polycythemia vera and multiple sclerosis are examples. Some people with EM have other family members with […]

Economy Class Syndrome

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

People who have a history of cardiovascular disease, stroke or thrombotic episodes (blood clots) are at risk of getting blood clots in their legs (especially between the ankle and upper calf) during extended airplane flights. Developing DVT after a long plane ride is called “economy-class syndrome”. Seating and leg room are particularly cramped for passengers […]

Shoe Shopping Tips to Minimize Foot Problems

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

The next time you’re shoe shopping, keep these tips in mind:
Choose sensible heels, an inch and a half or less, with a wide heel base. Narrow, stiletto-type heels don’t give good support.
Recheck your shoe size occasionally, they can get longer and wider as you age.
Don’t rely on shoe size alone, try them on.
Compare the width […]

High heels….is the pain worth the gain?

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

“To minimize foot problems, just wear high heels for special occasions.” We have probably heard that before.
You love shoes. Shopping for them, trying them on and — most of all — buying them. Most professional women use high heels as part of their image. But what if your feet don’t feel so good, and they […]

Foot Odor

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Offensive odor can be caused by bacteria on your skin and clothing. Soaking your feet in antibacterial soap several times a day for a week, followed by washing well with the soap daily may help.
Before putting on your socks and shoes, apply a foot powder. It is also important to keep your feet dry during […]

Diabetes and Your Feet

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Did you know that about one in five people with diabetes enters the hospital for foot problems? In fact, many people with diabetes have mild to severe nerve damage. This can cause diminished feeling in the feet. As a result, you may not feel cuts, scratches, and breaks in the skin on your feet. These […]

General foot care

Friday, October 6th, 2006

Foot care is really important but it is one part our bodies that we neglect too often. The skin is very delicate and we need to take good care of it if it is going to look good. Since the feet carry the weight of your entire body all day we need to be “aware […]

Swelling during pregnancy, edema

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Usually swollen feet don’t indicate a problem, but it can signal preeclampsia. If the swelling appears abruptly or if you notice that you are also getting swelling in your hands at the same time, call your health-care provider immediately! Preeclampsia is a type of pregnancy-related high blood pressure than can be very dangerous.
Feet are particularly […]

Treating swollen feet, Swelling, edema

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

Swollen feet, sometimes called edema, is a condition where the muscles in the feet have an excessive buildup of fluid. Gravity pulls the fluid to your ankles and feet.
Swelling can be a symptom of a serious underlying problem, be it a sports injury, pregnancy, heart disease, fluid retention, kidney problems or another condition. If your […]