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      Edema Conditions and Treatments to Stop Swelling

      Leg Vein Conditions – Edema

      Edema is swelling in parts of your body when fluid gets trapped in your tissues. Edema in legs is most common, along with ankle edema and edema in feet. It can also affect your face, hands and abdomen.
      Limb edema refers to edema legs and feet or arms and hands.
      There are many causes of edema. Some include medication, pregnancy or an underlying disease, such as congestive heart failure, kidney or liver disease.
      Mild cases of edema usually go away on their own. But edema pain or discomfort is not uncommon depending on how much swelling there is and its location. For example, foot edema may make walking painful because of the extra pressure.

      Edema Causes 

      You can experience edema when blood vessels leak fluid that build up in surrounding tissue and causing the tissue to swell.

      Mild cases of edema swelling may result from:

      Edema may be a side effect of some medications, including:

      Edema Symptoms 

      The main symptom of edema is swelling in your body which happens when a buildup of fluid in your tissues causes that area to expand. 
      People experience edema in different locations, most commonly we treat people with leg swelling, or swelling in your feet or ankles.

      Symptoms of edema swelling include:

      Some medical conditions can cause edema.

      Edema Treatment 

      You can take some simple steps to keep fluid from building up as part of your treatment for swelling in legs and feet or your ankles.  It is always recommended to discuss even these simple steps with your Chiropodist or Primary health care provider.

      Compression Stockings

      LMC Specialists often recommend compression stockings as a treatment to help prevent edema from recurring or getting worse. Compression stockings are particularly helpful for:
      Compression stockings have graduated compression whereby the highest amount of compression strength is at the foot and gradually lessens the higher up on the leg the compression stocking goes. This way blood and fluids are returned/pushed from the lower leg to the heart. It’s very different than an ankle wrap that has the same amount of pressure throughout.
      Our legs are less swollen at night due to our bodies being in an ideal horizontal position, allowing for blood to flow back to the heart while sleeping. By putting compression stockings on first thing in the morning, we prevent blood and fluids from having the opportunity to pool in our lower limbs.

      Why Choose LMC

      We are part of one of Canada’s largest teams of Medical Specialists and treat the most complex foot conditions, such as diabetic wounds, daily. It makes simple cases such as heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and edema in legs easily handled by our experts.
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      LMC Healthcare has one of the largest research divisions in North America, Centricity Research. Our Chiropodists (Footcare Specialists) have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge foot health research and new treatment approaches.

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      LMC Healthcare is one of a handful of the most skilled and trusted footcare providers included in the APN. It allows us to be exclusive providers for various hospitals and insurance companies in Ontario.
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      While a referral is not required to see our Chiropodists, we keep your family physician informed every step of the way with assessment and treatment summaries.

      You also never have to wait long for an appointment! We have eight easily accessible locations in Ontario. Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Midtown Toronto, Barrie, Ottawa, with more coming soon.

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      Fairouz Altwair

      Canadian Certified Pedorthist
      Fairouz is a Canadian certified Pedorthic Clinician with a strong medical foundation, having earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree before continuing her career in Canada. Her medical background, combined with her expertise in lower limb biomechanics, enables her to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Fairouz specializes in lower limb assessments, custom foot orthotics, footwear recommendations, knee braces, compression therapy, and other conservative treatment options to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life. She is passionate about educating patients and tailoring treatment plans to meet each individual’s needs

      Andre Moniz

      Andre knew from an early age that he wanted to work in healthcare. He learned to appreciate this field of work as numerous health-related professionals worked to keep him healthy and active in his competitive sporting activities. Andre’s post-secondary studies began at Western University where he received an Honours
      Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Kinesiology. He used this opportunity to explore the many streams of healthcare by completing a variety of courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology to name a few. In his final years of undergraduate studies, Andre completed various specialized courses in Physical Rehabilitation and volunteered to coordinate health education and physical activities for various demographics. Andre chose Chiropody as this profession most strongly integrates his educational experiences with real-world opportunities. He completed the Post-Graduate Advanced Diploma in
      Chiropody from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN in 2022. Andre brings an emerging scope of practice into the workplace with diverse experiences at Family Health Centres, St. Michael’s Hospital and Foot Clinics dedicated specifically to a wide range of foot-care services. Andre is well equipped to be a member of your healthcare team and is dedicated to his lifelong practice.

      Mohamed Kalimuddin

      Mohamed Kalimuddin is a licensed Chiropodist and graduate of the Michener Institute (2017). He has developed extensive clinical experience across private practices and wound care clinics throughout the GTA. His primary focus is diabetic foot care, including the management of thickened nails, fungal infections, and wound treatment, with an emphasis on education and prevention to support long-term foot health. Outside of his clinical work, Mohamed enjoys exploring new cuisines—most recently Thai cooking—and has a passion for travel and sports. He’s an avid fan of both the Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors.

      Cindy Micciola

      Cindy is a registered Chiropodist, with the D.Ch designation. She graduated in 2000 from the Michener Institute. With over 20 + years working in both a hospital and private practice setting, she feels she can bring many years of experience and education as a Chiropodist to the role of Manager of Medical Education and Clinical Operations position within LMC. She also holds a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto, graduating in 1996.

      Karam Al-Naqar

      Karam Al-Naqar, D. Ch, BSc., is a licensed Chiropodist who graduated with distinction from the Michener Institute of Education with an advanced diploma in chiropody. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology (First Class with Distinction) from York University. Through his clinical experience at St. Michael’s Hospital, The Four Villages Community Health Centre, LAMP CHC,FCO and The Michener Institute Chiropody Clinic, Karam has developed extensive expertise in wound care, biomechanics, wart treatments, and nail procedures. He currently practices at LMC Etobicoke, where he is dedicated to providing comprehensive foot care to his patients. Outside of work, Karam enjoys crafts, art, watching soccer, and spending time with his loved ones.

      Aqsa Arshaad

      I graduated from York University with a B.Sc Hons., in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. To flourish in medical field was always my passion and dream. After volunteering in many clinics and specialities I chose Chiropody as my career and I am proud of my choice. I graduated in 2011 from Chiropody. To enhance my interest in wound care and diabetes foot care I pursued to be a wound care specialist and certified diabetes educator in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Treating persons with diabetes is my passion and delights me when I see them healing. I treat my patients with care and empathy and their satisfaction is the greatest reward for me. I enjoy my work and like to explore and learn every day.

      Sumrat Randhawa

      Sumrat graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Psychology. Following completion of his undergraduate degree his passion for the medical field lead him to pursue a career in Chiropody at the Michener Institute at the UHN in Toronto. Sumrat graduated from the Michener Institute in 2021 gaining valuable experience working at both the Michener Foot Clinic and private practice ensuring each and every patient is treated with the utmost care and respect. Sumrat’s passion for Podiatric Medicine allow him to comprehensively treat a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions ranging from diabetic foot care to sports medicine, he looks forward to helping you with any foot care needs you may have.

      Melissa Skuy

      Melissa knew very early in her life that working in the healthcare field and helping enhance the health and quality of life of individuals was her passion. With an Honors undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from The University of Western Ontario, as well as a keen interest in anatomy, physiology, Diabetes, biomechanics and sports medicine, she is able to help patients with a wide array of concerns, so they are able to get back on their feet and active as soon as possible.

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