Comments for Foot Health Guide

Comment on Why do I lose balance so easily when walking or standing? Im only 25 and in good health.? by frnchfries2000

frnchfries2000 — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:45:07 +0000

Sounds like you have an ear problem. If your doctor says nothing is wrong, tell him he is an idiot and go see and ear, nose and throat specialist.

Comment on Why do I lose balance so easily when walking or standing? Im only 25 and in good health.? by krissy7490

krissy7490 — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:15:28 +0000

Inner ear infection is the first thing that came to mind.

Comment on Why do I lose balance so easily when walking or standing? Im only 25 and in good health.? by okiegirl

okiegirl — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:07:31 +0000

your blood pressure could be high or low. or you could have a problem with your inner ear which controls balance.

Comment on Why do I lose balance so easily when walking or standing? Im only 25 and in good health.? by Scotty

Scotty — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:33:19 +0000

lack of sleep can cause difficulty concentrating, dizziness and tiredness

haven’t you ever stayed up all night and tried to go do something?

Comment on Why do I lose balance so easily when walking or standing? Im only 25 and in good health.? by hippy

hippy — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:11:43 +0000

Do you have one leg?

Comment on Q&A: How accurate is the BMI (body mass index) in determining your health??? by Raymond C

Raymond C — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:23:53 +0000

BMI is only an estimate of your weight distribution. It does not really take into account or differentiate muscle/fat ratios or bone structure. When I was in the army the soldiers who worked out with heavy weights and therefore had higher than usual muscle mass (which is denser than fat) always exceeded the charts and had to have more specialized measurements done.

The most accurate way to determine your muscle/fat ratio is to have a physician weigh you on dry land and also submersed in a pool. Since fat is less dense than muscle the difference in weight between the dry weigh-in and the submerged weigh-in gives a more accurate measure of fat percentage in your body weight.

If you are truly concerned then you should consult with a physician who will use a more precise evaluation than just looking at a chart. Diet and activity levels are as important in determining over all health as is body fat levels.

Comment on My elderly father(90 yrs)has swollen feet. No other health problems. Any ideas on why and what we should do? by Charlotte Grey

Charlotte Grey — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:09:22 +0000

Take him out for a walk. Give him electrolytes and bathe him in sea salt and epsom salts.

He needs to move around. This will happen to anyone if they don’t move…

The salts is because water retention sometimes has to do with electrolyte imbalances…

Comment on My elderly father(90 yrs)has swollen feet. No other health problems. Any ideas on why and what we should do? by Flamingo Kid

Flamingo Kid — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:38:03 +0000

Circulatory problems are common in the elderly due to their lack of movement and compromised circulation. If possible he could wear a compression stocking that will encourage his circulation to move up the leg. They come in different compressions and it’s best if his physician recommend the proper compression. Also, massaging the lower leg toward the heart helps, as does elevating the legs whenever possible.

Comment on My elderly father(90 yrs)has swollen feet. No other health problems. Any ideas on why and what we should do? by teterboro

teterboro — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:46:40 +0000

He should see a doctor who would probably give him some medication for retention of water. This is a common condition among the elderly.

Comment on My elderly father(90 yrs)has swollen feet. No other health problems. Any ideas on why and what we should do? by Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:58:04 +0000

He needs water pills.