We all feel that foot care is only required by adults and especially those suffering from chronically high risk of developing foot infections like diabetics. However, children also have special foot care needs which should only be seen by a specialist. It is less common to find a children’s foot […]
A bunion is simply a bulge on the side of your big toe that appears as a hump or bump. Besides, this condition is a result of foot bones abnormality. The bump may be painless in certain situations. A bunion, on the other hand, causes the toes to press closer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fungi usually breed in warm and damp places. Those who use public places like gym locker rooms where there is moisture and heat, often become the source of fungal infection affecting the toenails if you are not careful and walking barefoot in such areas. Although it starts as a tiny […]
