Essential Foot Care for Diabetics
/Practicing proper foot care is a must for diabetics. Diabetes can interfere with the normal healing process or make it difficult to identify wounds because of nerve damage.
Read MorePracticing proper foot care is a must for diabetics. Diabetes can interfere with the normal healing process or make it difficult to identify wounds because of nerve damage.
Read MoreRunning a mile requires pounding our feet for around 800 times. So be sure to take better precaution whenever you plan to run another mile.
Read MoreWe found that the three most uncommon reasons you need a podiatrist stem from symptoms that most people think are normal.
Read MoreJumping injuries occur when the foot is subjected to abuse due to repeated trauma from high-impact activities.
Read MorePlantar warts are caused by a viral infection. It appears as a small, hard, grainy skin growth.
Read MoreFlat feet or fallen arches occurs when our feet remains flat to the floor. This is a common occurrence in children and should not be a cause of concern.
Read MoreA bunion is a boney prominence caused by the repositioning of the joints at the base of the big toe. Bunions may not show signs or symptoms until it has become full blown.
Read MoreAthlete’s foot like the term implies is a common foot condition among athletes. But this does not excuse anyone from being infected. Good thing about athlete’s foot is that it is not as resilient as its hosts.
Read MoreThis can be the symptom of a posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or more commonly called acquired adult flatfoot deformity (AAFD). This is the continuous flattening of the arch on your foot that results from the dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon.
Read MoreAnkle replacement surgery is just one of the several treatment options for those suffering from ankle arthritis. While non-surgical treatments remain to be the first choice for ankle arthritis, those with severe cases can opt for ankle fusion or ankle replacement surgery.
Read MoreBut for those who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of having cracked feet, home remedies are available for treating this skin condition. So don’t despair, smooth heels can be a few feet away in your kitchen.
Read MoreFor diabetics in particular, managing blood pressure and blood sugar levels are essential to keeping serious foot complications at bay.
Read MoreSmelly feet or bromodosis, yes it even has its own medical term is a foot condition caused by sweaty feet. Sweat in itself does not produce the foul odor. It is caused by bacteria breaking down the sweat.
Read MoreOur toenails may not get the same attention as other foot structures. This is why many cases of toenail disorders have significantly progressed before it is brought to the attention of a podiatrist.
Read MoreIf the presence of the bunion does not result in pain, then treatments may not be necessary. However, if it interferes with a person’s activities of daily living because of pain, then it should be treated immediately.
Read MoreA person suffering from hyperhidrosis can experience this over their palms, armpits and feet. It’s no wonder why people with hyperhidrosis have excessive sweaty feet.
Read MoreTherapeutic shoes are not only more comfortable to wear but also provide better foot support. This is essential for people who are suffering from flat foot or high arches.
Read MoreWhen pain lingers for more than a few days or affects a child’s walking, this should be consulted with a podiatrist.
Read MoreA podiatrist may recommend a variety of treatment and management options for those suffering from dancer’s heel. People suffering from this foot condition are advised to rest the ankle and avoid placing too much pressure on the area.
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