| Foot Health |
| Could unexplained brusing in the foot of an older diabetic woman be gangrene? |
If it just happened it's not gangrene. Impossible.
She does need to have the nurse call the doctor about it. I'm glad she has a nurse to check on her. Thank God. So many don't... |
| First a foot infection and now no pulse in foot detected? |
Septicemia is very serious. It means that bacteria are not only IN your bloodstream, but are growing there. It doesn't mean certain death, but can cause it. Fungal infections are harder to tre... |
| What are the health effects of living 5000 feet above sea level? |
Usually altitude doesn't have an effect below 7500 feet. In the long term, more than a couple of weeks, your body will adapt completely to the altitude. Your blood my end up making more red ... |
| Can you stretch out a foot cramp to make it go away? |
A Foot Pain Can Have Many Etiologies, One Which Comes to Mind, is Hypothyroidism, Have you Been Checked for Hypothyroidism? Speaking Against this Possibility, Is that, From you Prior Question, it ... |
| Does bad smell affect your health? |
i guess it would be a chance if there were germs or bacteria IN the smell or odor... but when i think of it.. bad smells are everywhere... even flowers... doesn't mean you can get sick off it... |
| Do you find women's health or men's health section more funny? |
Lol, just out of curiosity i checked both sections the first question in womens health was
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| Has anybody tried those ionic foot baths? If you have please tell me your experience.? |
Yes I have. It is quite fun really taking an ionic foot bath. You get to see what colour the bathwater change to.
I have not tried on an ionic foot patch....sorry I can't make the compari... |
| Reputable Health Insurance for people with preexisting conditions? |
Here are the rules for pre-existing conditions:
If your MIL gets a job that provides health insurance with her employment, they will cover her pre-existing conditions ONLY if she had health insu... |
| Do i have a broken foot? |
If it was broken you wouldn't be able to walk. Stress fractures or cracks can only be seen with x-rays and there is usually swelling and discoloration. Since you say there's no swelling... |
| Does wearing socks beyond one day cause health issues? |
Tell him his feet need to breathe a little fresh air.And so do you.The socks need to be washed so take them off.You could tell him you miss seeing his sexy feet. ... |
| A lot of health problems are related to our feet. Does walking around a house with no shoes make it worse? |
No, being overweight causes problems and shoes cause more problems than they solve. Going barefoot (when not obese) is very healthy!
Even on hard surfaces, studies have shown that bare feet do ... |
| Any suggestions for foot pain? |
it sounds to me like plantar fasciitis, this is when you over stretch the ligament leading from the heel to the metatarsal heads.
it is a very common problem, but very painful, and sometimes chron... |
| Pulsing foot pain? |
Could be a neuroma (nerve tumor). Nothing that a little cortisone won't help. Need to see a podiatrist to be certain. ... |
| Athletes foot? |
not sure about the nail infection but my hubby used scholl athlete's foot spray and it cleared up in a week!! it hasn't come back since. ... |
| I hurt my foot about 3 weeks ago and it still hurts!? |
It sounds like a hairline fracture. you need an x-ray so they can make sure nothing is out of line. tylenol and keeping it up and keeping off it will help. other than that...time will take care o... |
| Foot/ Ankle Tendon Injury? |
Tendons and ligaments that have already been damaged are then often weak and prone to more injury. Get your mom to see a podiatrist and have a biomechanical assessment done so they can see if its ... |
| Somebody can tell me whether walking on bare foot[without shoes] is good for healthy any medical reference? |
It is like a two edged knife. It can help as well as harm you depending on what type of surface you walk for how long. Walking on soft grass mostly helps in early mornings. On teh other hand, on ha... |
| Foot Cramps? |
This could be because of muscle fatigue or dehydration. Try exercising all parts of your body. It also sometimes is due to disuse atrophy. Consult a doctor if it persists. You can also look for inf... |
| How can I identify mysterious foot/leg pains? |
This could be muscle strain, circulatory problems, or inflammatory problem. Very difficult to say without seeing your problem. If it's at all possible for you to get a massage I would recomm... |
| Does Canada's health care system vary from province to province? |
Normally, any Canadian with health insurance from one province use it in any other province as long as he doesn't live there. It's a little bit more complicated for students, but you are... |
| I broke my leg, foot, and ankle when I 12, I was in traction and had 3 pressure sores develop on my heel.? |
As Titan Buck suggested, diabetes is a real possibility and you should be checked by a doctor and podiatrist regularly. Your previous injury as a child classes you as an 'at risk patient'... |
| Shingle on foot? |
Age has nothing to do with shingles, and they can appear anywhere there are sensory nerves. Shingles usually aren't very difficult to diagnose - they occur on one side of the body along a ne... |
| Am I damaging my health? |
You must have a very low metabolic rate to be able to survive on such a low calorie intake. Most people consume at least double your calorie intake.
Your weight is actually quite good for your ... |
| Is the promise of universal health care really a scam? |
It is a scam to get your vote. Taxpayers will have to foot the bill and you'll be paying for every illegal who can sneak into the country. ... |
| Part of leg and foot went slightly numb? |
this may be nothing at all or something serious. your case may develop from one of two reasons, vascular or neurological. vascular: DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis), varicose veins, or compressed arter... |
| 20 year old male and Stress cause health problems.? |
Yes, it can. My husband went thru stress over a lawsuit this last year-him suing a manager for physical and mental hurt and bringing a gun to work etc-scary decision about a scary person. He worrie... |
| Can you get health insurance while in hopsital and have the expenses covered? |
Probably not, it takes WEEKS for an insurance company to review your paper work and decide if they want to issue you a policy.
I would talk to the hospital sometimes they offer discounts if you ... |
| Worried About My Boyfriend's Health? |
You can't really get him to do it, he has to want to do it. I know as a diabetic, it can all be very overwhelming and you just get very fed up with always watching what you eat so closely and ... |
| I want to work in the health field?? |
You can start by training to be a nurse's assistant. The training is often done by the place that hires you (so you can train on the job, so to speak) so you don't have to worry about the... |
| Is my foot sprained? Broken? |
Probably not broken, but could be , only an xray will say. Ligimets and tendons have a poor blood supply and take a long time to heal.
Remember RICE with soft tissue injuries
Rest
Ice
Compr... |
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