Most often affecting the joint at the base of a big toe, bunions are bony growths that can deform the joint and cause pain. While your choice of footwear can aggravate them, bunions are usually the result of genetics. Learn how to treat your bunion here!
Your feet carry you everywhere and it’s easy to take them for granted, until heel pain stops you in its tracks. With sufficient rest, most heel pain would resolve itself, but that’s often not possible with the demands of daily life.
Diabetes takes many tolls on your body, including damage to nerves and blood vessels. Due to their distance from the brain and heart, diabetes can impact your feet. If you have diabetes, here’s what you should know about foot care.
Foot corns and calluses develop because of friction as a way to protect the skin of your feet. While they can be unsightly, there are usually no other complications associated with them unless they cause discomfort or pain.
Warts usually cause no problems other than an unsightly growth on your skin. When it comes to your feet, plantar warts usually develop on your heels or other weight-bearing locations. Chances are, with time these warts will disappear. Read on to learn more
When toenails take on a yellow discoloration, you’ve likely picked up a nail fungus, yeast, or mold. Typically, you won’t experience pain until the nail fungus reaches an advanced stage. Read on to know what causes toenail fungus and how you can treat it.
Experts don’t agree on the role of footwear in the origin of bunions, the inward deformation of the primary joint of your big toe, but everyone agrees that some shoe styles are far more comfortable once a bunion has formed.
Every joint in your body is a potential arthritis hotspot. Your toes, feet, and ankles are no different, and given the key role they play in your mobility, arthritic problems can seriously slow you down. Keep reading to learn more!
When gout hits, it’s usually fast and hard. This painful condition typically affects the joint of a big toe, but could potentially strike any joint. Caused by a concentration of uric acid, attacks can last up to 10 days without treatment.
Any time you twist, roll, or stretch your ankle in an awkward way, you could stretch the ligaments that support the joint beyond their capability. This is a classic ankle sprain and it could range from minor to severe. Keep reading to learn more.
Though foot odor is a common problem, that doesn’t make it any less embarrassing. Enclosing your feet in shoes and socks traps sweat and moisture in a hot space, providing a perfect environment for bacteria and fungi to grow.
Plantar fasciitis creates a stabbing heel pain that makes walking difficult. While there are several treatments, it's important to find the right one for you. Keep reading to learn how.
The rigors of everyday living take a toll on your feet. Thick layers of skin develop to protect you against the pressure and friction your feet routinely experience. Corns are localized patches of thick skin, and they can hurt when left untreated.
Do you have diabetes? Then, you're also prone to foot problems. High blood sugar can impact your entire body, including your feet. Keep reading to learn how you can prevent foot issues brought on by diabetes.
While injury and tight shoes can contribute to ingrown toenails, trimming might be the most common cause of this often painful condition. Knowing the correct way to trim your nails can help you avoid discomfort.
Bunions typically develop over a period of years, so if you’re not concerned about that bump at the base of your toe now, you should be. Influenced by genetics, arthritis, and even your choice of shoes, bunions can become a chronic source of pain.
If you are experiencing pain in your heel, it’s easy to think your aching feet are just part of getting older and there’s nothing you can do about it. However, sometimes it warrants a closer look, and you should see a specialist for your heel pain. Read on
The days of flip-flops and summer tans are gone, but your toenail fungus is still here. Many toenail fungi worsen in winter from insulated socks and boots. Find out how to treat toenail fungus so you can get rid of it before the holidays.
Ingrown toenails are a huge pain, to be both literal and figurative. This simple issue can make walking comfortably impossible. Even worse, if left long enough without reprieve, it can become a major issue.
Of the millions of people in the United States who have flat feet or fallen arches, many lead perfectly normal lives. For some, however, the condition can lead to pain and more serious injuries. Here’s what you need to know about flat feet.
Is that bump at the base of your toe making it hard for you to walk or find shoes? Learn more about how bunions are treated and how you can prevent complications.
That crunch you heard was your ankle twisting. If sprains are now a pattern, you're in for chronic ankle instability, a painful condition you definitely don't want. Dodge this problem by learning some ankle-strengthening strategies.
Have you struggled with heel pain that keeps coming back? Find out what lifestyle tweaks podiatrists recommend to prevent plantar fasciitis from acting up, allowing you to enjoy life without pain.
You measure your blood sugar and watch your diet and activity level to keep your diabetes under control. But diabetes alters your body in ways that can have dire consequences for your health — including your feet. A podiatrist helps keep you safe.