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Archive for November, 2021

All You Need to Know About Hammertoes
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All You Need to Know About Hammertoes

A hammer toe is a malformation in which your toe bends or curls downward rather than forward.  Remember that, any toe on your foot might be affected by this condition. In general, it is the 2nd or 3rd toe, which is most commonly affected. The surprising fact is, this problem […]

What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Gout?
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What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Gout?

  Gout is classified as “arthritis,” which refers to a wide variety of joint illnesses and discomfort. Some types of arthritis cause inflammation in the joints, while others do not. It is a kind of inflammatory arthritis that affects many people. It is generally caused due to a uric acid […]

What Is a Foot Corn? How It Can Be Treated or Removed?
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What Is a Foot Corn? How It Can Be Treated or Removed?

A foot is one part of our body that goes through a lot of stress and problems. However, amongst all these problems, we are going to talk about corn. Though you don’t have to worry much about this problem, sometimes it can lead to major issues including surgeries to get […]

Learn More About the Treatment Options Available for Plantar Fasciitis
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Learn More About the Treatment Options Available for Plantar Fasciitis

  Plantar fascia ligament stretching is the most common reason for heel pain. It causes swelling of the band of tissues connecting the bottom of the foot to the heel bone. The swelling leads to a severe pain sensation that you do not want to experience. The pain is high […]

Only Purchase Prescription High-Performing Orthotics to Get Good Arch Support
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Only Purchase Prescription High-Performing Orthotics to Get Good Arch Support

When you visit a podiatrist, the first thing they will evaluate is your footwear and if it is affecting your foot health in any way. We do not put so much attention while buying footwear for us especially women who often wear narrow and tight shoes or high heels. Bunions, […]

Healing from A Foot Surgery – Importance of Rest and Physical Therapy
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Healing from A Foot Surgery – Importance of Rest and Physical Therapy

While most of the foot conditions are treatable using preventive methods such as the use of custom orthotics or topical ointments, some conditions like painful bunions or foot ulcers in diabetics need surgical interventions. Surgeries carry a higher risk of developing complications and infections and thus, require hospital admissions sometimes […]

Find The Best Suitable Methods for Treating an Ulcer
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Find The Best Suitable Methods for Treating an Ulcer

A wound or an open sore that appears at the bottom of your foot is called a diabetic foot ulcer. Nearly 15% of diabetic patients develop this kind of ulcer. Out of this, 6% of the patients are hospitalized due to either infection or any other related complication. When the […]

Your Feet Can Affect the Well Being of Your Hips and Backbone
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Your Feet Can Affect the Well Being of Your Hips and Backbone

Do you know everything in your body has connection with each other? The leg bones, hip bones, and backbones have connection. There is also a children’s song stating this fact. The meaning of the song is simple yet insightful, reminding the structural connection of the human body. It is easy […]

What to Do in Case of Foot Arthritis?
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What to Do in Case of Foot Arthritis?

Arthritis is a common problem that many people experience. Today’s modern lifestyle is also contributing to the development of these foot issues. However, you can get back to your normal life with proper care and timely treatment. It is important to have some idea about the type of feet arthritis. […]

Learn About the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Bunion
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Learn About the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Bunion

People generally feel minimal discomfort when a bunion is developing. However, with the growing size of this bony growth at the bottom of the big toe, the amount of pain also increases. Sometimes, wearing high heels can aggravate an existing bunion as they limit room for toes to move freely […]