Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson seems to be talking about Weight Watchers a lot these days. The truth is according to Hudson, it’s helped her achieve her goals and lose weight drastically. One area that has led to a positive change, is her painful feet due to her once obese weight frame. “Normally, I would take off my shoes off on the red carpet because my feet hurt so bad. And it was the weight. But now that’s all I’m wearing. It used to be flats, now it’s all heels. So, that’s a drastic change, said Hudson in a HuffPost Celebrity interview.
Experts on the illness blame excessive eating and drinking for the increase in those prone to obesity. There are many risk factors for gout other than alcohol and foot consumption and those include: high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Your feet are an important part of your body, and if you think you may have sustained a foot injury or developed a foot illness due to weight you should seek out the care of a podiatrist such as Dr. Howard Hyman of The Podiatry Center, P.C. Dr. Hyman can diagnose your injury as well as provide you with treatment options that work for you.
Obesity and your Feet
Since your feet are what support your entire weight when standing, any additional weight can result in pain and swelling.
Problems & Complications
Extra Weight – Even putting on just a few extra pounds could create serious complications for your feet.
Diabetes – People who are overweight are at serious risk of developing type-2 diabetes, which has an impact on your feet.
Plantar fasciitis – Pressure and stress that is placed on muscles, joints, and tendons can trigger this, which is an inflammation of tissue along the bottom of the foot.
Solutions
Footwear – Specially made footwear that supports your joints, arches, and ankles, and allows room for good circulation is a great option to mitigate pressure and pain.
Orthotics – These special inserts are inserted into shoes to absorb shock and also support your arches to keep your feet properly aligned.
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