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When the weather heats up, most of us quickly dust off the sandals — but if your feet start ballooning as the temperature rises, you’re not alone. Swollen feet in hot weather are relatively common, ...

Diabetes, if not managed well, can cause serious health problems like kidney issues, nerve damage, and harm to your heart, skin, eyes, and feet. High blood sugar over time can damage your eyes ...

If blood vessels in an area close, harden, or narrow, a person may develop reduced circulation. Poor circulation in the feet can cause the feet to become cold, discolored, or numb.

Nerve and blood vessel damage, along with immune system problems, make them more likely. Infections can be treated with antibiotics. Severe cases may require treatment in a hospital.

When the body enters a colder area, blood vessels in the extremities, such as the hands and feet, will constrict. This reduces the blood flow to these areas, which also reduces the amount of heat ...

Discoloration is unusual, although sometimes a clot can be felt as a hardness in the blood vessel. Dear Dr. Roach: I live in a very sunny climate (250 days per year) and wear sunscreen year-round.

The blood vessels in your hands and feet constrict when it’s cold to prevent heat loss from your core. Some people tend to have colder feet and hands naturally, without an underlying disease.

Smoking can narrow your blood vessels and raise your chance of having foot problems. Also, note any cuts, scratches, scrapes, blisters, corns, or calluses , even if they're small.