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Jun 14 2022

How Seniors Can Care For Their Swollen Feet

Swollen feet are an issue that many seniors deal with on a regular basis, and it’s a condition that shouldn’t be overlooked for a number of reasons. Not only can swollen feet affect your balance and coordination, but it also could be indicative of a larger health problem under the surface, so don’t ignore the […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Treatment · Tagged: elderly swollen feet, swollen, swollen feet, swollen feet seniors, swollen foot

Dec 08 2021

When Is Swollen Feet A Dangerous Condition?

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Swollen feet may not seem like an overly concerning condition, especially if they aren’t painful, but that doesn’t mean you should just continue on with life as you know it and assume it’s fine. Sometimes swollen feet aren’t a sign of a major issue, but other times they could be a warning sign that shouldn’t […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Injury prevention · Tagged: swelling feet, swelling foot, swollen feet, swollen feet dangerous, swollen foot

Sep 22 2021

5 Tips For Caring For Your Swollen Diabetic Feet

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Diabetics are typically plagued by circulation issues in their extremities, so it should come as no surprise that swelling is a common problem that develops, especially in the feet where gravity helps to pull fluids downward. Swollen feet may not seem like a big deal, especially if they are not painful, but they can lead […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: diabetes, foot swelling, swollen, swollen feet, treat swollen feet

Sep 13 2018

5 Ways To Treat Swollen Ankles and Feet

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Are you dealing with swollen ankles on a regular basis? Sometimes this is due to an underlying health condition like diabetes, while other times we simply become more prone to swelling due to age and lifestyle habits. Treating swelling is pretty simple if you work to understand the root cause and make some necessary changes […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle swelling, foot swelling, swollen ankles, swollen feet, treatment

Oct 03 2017

Swollen Ankles In Senior Citizens

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Your ankles usually swell when they suffer trauma like a sprain or a fracture, but as you age, they can swell for other reasons. Some of these problems should be monitored while you take corrective actions, while others are more serious causes for concern. So today, we take a look at some reasons why senior […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle swelling, foot swelling, senior ankle swelling, swollen ankles, swollen feet

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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