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Travel Medicine (Expert Forum)
swollen feet
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston - MA
Questions in the Travel Medicine forum are answered by Dr. Philip D Parks, affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health. Topics covered include disease prevention, finding a doctor abroad, food and water safety, illness and injury abroad, mosquito and tick protection, resources for travelers, traveling with children or pets, traveling with special needs, vaccinations and immunizations.
swollen feet
by spookyspouses, Apr 02, 2008 09:26PM
when ever we travel some place my husbands feet swell. He works on his feet all week and drinks more than enough water, and because he is working he sweats out the water. but when you are on vacation and he is not on his feet all day and sweating like usual he cuts back on some of the water intake. can you tell me what is causeing his feet to swell up like ballons and what can we do?
thak you for your time
spookyspouses
thak you for your time
spookyspouses
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Apr 03, 2008 11:13PM
, Apr 03, 2008 11:13PM
To: spookyspouses
Hello,
Before I answer, I have a few questions that will affect my response to your question.
1. How young is your husband?
2. Does he have any medical problems such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, heart failure, heart disease, lung disease (COPD, asthma), tobacco use?
3. Are you referring to travel by air, car, or train?
4. What does your husband do for work?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Before I answer, I have a few questions that will affect my response to your question.
1. How young is your husband?
2. Does he have any medical problems such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, heart failure, heart disease, lung disease (COPD, asthma), tobacco use?
3. Are you referring to travel by air, car, or train?
4. What does your husband do for work?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
