Question 1

i always have pain in my feet?

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NEED FOR SUPPORT!: Most shoes aren't that bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possible reasons (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction leaps to mind) that you may have pain in the feet, but try arch supports like spenco polysorb (http://www.Spenco.Com/products/footcare/poly-sorb) and otc anti-inflammatories (like aleve).  If these don't help, see a podiatrist.

Question 2

my feet feel num and discolored?

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I think: These are likely two separate issues but each one by themselves deserves an evaluation in person - so now you have twice the reason to see a podiatrist....Don't delay.

Question 3

what are ways to keep my feet from smelling?

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Smelly feet: You can try washing your feet with an antibacterial soap. Use absorbent foot powders and antiperspirant sprays. Change sweaty socks midway through your day, and rotate your shoes often. If you have any shoes that are smelly, get rid of them. If this does not  work, see a podiatrist.

Question 4

why are my feet looking so dusky?

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Smoker?: Given that you have copd, it is pretty safe to assume you are a smoker (or at least you have a history of heavy smoking).  Nicotine causes the small blood vessels (capillaries and the like) to constrict.  This is most obvious at the tips of the toes and fingers, which can begin to appear "dusky".  This can lead to serious problems, such as dry gangrene.  Must stop smoking, and see a podiatrist.

Question 5

why are my feet so fat?

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Fat feet: There can be many answers.  Depends on your body type, you may just carry more subcutaneous fat tissue than others.  You may also have swelling of the feet which may make your feet seem larger than they are.  Also there could be some trauma that's causing the swelling.  If there is pain see a doctor!

Question 6

why are my feet so large?

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People vary: Everyone is different. The taller you are the more likely you will have bigger feet.

Question 7

why do my feet turn blue?

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Would need : An in person exam to see and evaluate why in particular yours are blue but poor venous circulation can cause this, as could raynaud's as two of the more common reasons....

Question 8

why do my feet get so cold?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Temperature in and of itself is not a reliable symptom. There are many other things that need to be known. When your feet are cold, what are you doing when your feet are cold. How long it takes your feet to warm up, Are you on any medications? Have you ever had or been close to having frostbite? Temperature is run by the nervous system. signal from your brain tells the arteries to decrease flow.

Question 9

why are my feet hot at night?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Radiculopathy or disc issue in your back.

Question 10

why are my feet changing color?

Accepted Answer

Color change: You didn't tell us what color they are changing toward.  See your podiatrist for an evaluation as this requires an evaluation

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