If you notice swelling in your foot and ankle, pay close attention to your symptoms. Is the swelling spreading above your ankle? Is it worse in the morning or evening? What makes the swelling go down? Answers to these questions will provide useful information to your doctor in determining the root cause of your swelling
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Diabetes and Wound Care of the Feet
One of the many possible consequences of diabetes are problems affecting the feet and legs. Prolonged periods of increased blood sugar levels in the body can lead to diabetic neuropathy, which damages nerves and in turn can result in the inability to feel sensations in the feet. That means even minor cuts or abrasions may
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By the time a person reaches 50, they will have on average traveled 75,000 miles on their feet. This is excluding those of us who are athletes or simply enjoy taking the scenic route on foot. So, no wonder so many of us complain about aching feet! Whether it’s bunions or ingrown toenails, or something
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The effects of obesity on your health are far reaching. People who are obese are at greater risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, type-2 diabetes, and damage to nearly every organ and system in the body. When surgery is necessary to treat a patient who is overweight, there is even a greater incidence
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