Client with hot feet

[maziahsteel]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I recently had a client (female, 60 years) who came to me because she has been getting very hot feet particularly during the night which keeps her awake and results in disturbed sleep. It sounds like she has seen many proffessionals inc GP and podiatrist about this but know one can give a possible explaination or remedies. Her doctor advised she get tested for diabetes but this came back negative.
She said it's strange as she had always suffered with cold feet until the last year. i felt bad that I couldn't really help and just did a treatment for her as usual.
Does anyone know what may cause this and how reflexology may help? (the only thing I thought of was maybe it is hormonal as she recently came off hrt??)

Many thanks
Missy

 

[Luann]

You might find this link useful as it mentions a number of possible causes for hot feet.

[link=http://www.foothealthcare.com/html/footprobs/problem/burningfeet.htm]http://www.foothealthcare.com/html/footprobs/problem/burningfeet.htm[/link]

These are:

Neuroma Pain (pinched nerve between 3rd and 4th toes)[*][link=http://www.foothealthcare.com/html/footprobs/problem/athletefoot.htm]Athlete's foot[/link] can sometimes produce a burning sensation[*][link=http://www.foothealthcare.com/html/footprobs/problem/gout.htm]Gout[/link][*]High levels of alcohol consumption[*]Tight, damp shoes and socks manufactured from man-made materials or allergic reaction to materials[*]Generally hot and sweaty feet due to fatigue[*]Smoking[*][link=http://www.foothealthcare.com/html/footprobs/problem/neuropathy.htm]Neuropathy[/link][*]Thyroid problems[*]Gastric restriction in obese people[*]Insulin dependent diabetes[*]Vitamin deficiencies[*]Mechanical causes e.g. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (entrapment of the nerve)[/ul]
I treat a girl with Downs quite often and have found that her feet are always hot. I've found that as people get older their feet often go one way or another and usually attribute it to their circulation and how much exercise they get. It may be worth examining her footwear as this can greatly contribute to these sorts of symptoms.

Reflexology can really help to balance out the hormones and the body in general, I've found that gentle massage of the feet can really reduce sweating and aid elimination of toxins in the legs and feet, which can really help the client.

 

[*cup_cake*]

Hi Gussie, this is extremely helpful. Thanks so much.