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Daniel L. Reminga, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
Foot Doctor Houghton, MI
801 Memorial Rd.
Houghton, MI 49931 US
906-482-9950
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Archive:
- 2018
- May (5)
- Weeding Out Foot Problems So You Can Enjoy Gardening - Your Feet Your Health
- If Your Knees Hurt It May Be Your Feet - Your Feet Your Health
- May Is Arthritis Awareness Month - Your Feet Your Health
- A Hairy Topic About Your Baby's Toes - Your Feet Your Health
- May Is Melanoma Awareness Month - Your Feet Your Health
- 2017
- August (5)
- Calling All Walkers - Your Feet Your Health
- The Story Behind The Story... When It Comes To Your Feet - Your Feet Your Health
- The Downside of Being Inactive - Your Feet Your Health
- Summer Sports Series: How Basketball Affects Your Feet - Your Feet Your Health
- Summer Sports Series Part 2: Golfing And Your Feet - Your Feet Your Health
- May (5)
- Conditions Often Mistaken And Commonly Confused With Plantar Fasciitis - Your Feet Your Health
- Marathon Feet - Your Feet Your Health
- Foot Conditions That You Never Want To Ignore - Your Feet Your Health
- May Is Melanoma Awareness Month - Your Feet Your Health
- May Is Arthritis Awareness Month - Your Feet Your Health
- January (5)
- How Your Feet Affect Your Hips... - Your Feet Your Health
- Winter Sports... Are Your Feet Ready? - Your Feet Your Health
- Foot Pain That Doesn't Spur You On - Your Feet Your Health
- Worrisome Winter Foot Conditions - Your Feet Your Health
- New Year's Resolutions That Move You Forward - Your Feet Your Health
- 2016
- March (5)
- Does My Child Have Growing Pains? - Your Feet Your Health
- Setting The Record Straight On Hammer Toes - Your Feet Your Health
- Setting The Record Straight About Heel Pain.... - Your Feet Your Health
- Setting The Record Straight About Bunions And Bunion Surgery... - Your Feet Your Health
- Move It Or Lose It - Your Feet Your Health
- 2015
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- 2012
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"If the Shoe Fits"
Dr. Reminga on the TV6 News
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In today’s program, Dr. Reminga talks about a cold weather condition called Chilblains. When the weather begins to turn cold and winter settles in many people experience Chilblains. Do you have itchy feet, burning, and painful blisters that only occur in the cold weather months? If so, you may have Chilblains. This is a fairly common condition that I see in my office as temperatures start to drop. It presents initially as red, inflamed, painful patches of skin on the toes, fingers, ears, or nose. Chilblains is often confused with but different from frostbite. Medically it is referred to as Chilblains or Pernio. It often affects those who are out in cold weather for long periods of time as well as the elderly and those with diabetes... as this condition typically occurs in people with poor circulation. The origin of the word Chilblain is from Old English. “Chil” refers to a lower temperature and “Blain” is the name of a superficial area of redness and swelling.
It can be confusing and is often misdiagnosed. Chilblains is an abnormal skin reaction to cold. The difference between Frostbite or Frostnip and Chilblains is the absence or presence of moisture. Both occur with cold temperatures however, Chilblains occurs with chronic cold temperatures and in the presence of moisture such as damp, moist, wet conditions. It’s important to be aware of the risks involved with Chilblains and take extra precautions in cold weather. Diabetic patients need to be extra cautious when it comes to this cold weather condition. Listen to today's program and to learn about the chilling facts about Chilblains.
Dr. Daniel Reminga's Weekly Radio Show "Your Feet Your Health" airs every Wednesday at 10 am & 5 pm on WKMJ 93.5FM, WMPL 920AM, WUPY 101.1FM radio. Listen to past recordings here.