A common foot condition called fungal toenail can range from being mild that it is barely noticeable to being so severe that amputation should be considered.
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Your foot naturally rolls when you walk or run with the outside of the heel contacting first and then an inward rolling quickly occurs as the middle and ball of the foot complete the step.
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Peripheral nerve damage often affects people diagnosed with diabetes and the concomitant loss of feeling in the feet can cause cuts and other damage to go unnoticed since there is little or no pain from injuries.
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Sprained ankles are a very common occurrence that should not be taken lightly. Even a minor sprain can come back to haunt you later if it is not treated properly in the beginning.
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Toenail problems can take a while to develop, so it’s easy to ignore the initial symptoms. By regularly inspecting your toenails whenever you cut or polish them you can notice signs of trouble before they get out of control.
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Having pain, swelling, and discomfort on the top of your foot are not as common as other foot ailments but that does not make them any less serious. As a matter of fact injuries, strains, and ankle sprains can exacerbate top of the foot pain causing difficulty with walking, exercising, and merely standing up so be sure to see your foot doctor help minimize the effects of pain on the top of your feet.
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The flexible tissue that spans the bottom of your foot can become irritated and inflamed from too much pressure and stress causing serious pain and debilitation. This condition is called plantar fasciitis and it can also affect people who have been inactive for a long time that then suddenly decide to start an exercise program too vigorously.
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Your feet have thousands of sweat glands which makes it a constant battle to keep excess moisture under control and disrupt the environment that bacteria and fungi love to grow in. Using antifungal and antibacterial sprays and powders in your footwear keep your feet as clean and dry as possible and by using antifungal and antibacterial sprays and powders in your footwear.
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An hollow area formed by bones and tissues of your foot near the top of the ankle create a tunnel that carries the nerves, blood vessels, tendons, and other components that make it possible for you to move and have feeling in your foot.
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Peripheral neuropathy is damage to your nerves that causes a tingling, burning, and numbing sensation in your extremities. Your nerve fibers radiate throughout your body from the spinal cord and provide the sensory and motor information that your muscles and other bodily systems need in order to function.
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Hammertoes are so named due to the bending that occurs in the toes at the middle or end joints making them take on the shape of a hammer.
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Your ability to walk, run, or stand requires the normal functioning of the Achilles tendon. This is the largest tendon in your body, and it connects your calf muscle to the back of your heel bone.
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If you can’t bend your big toe, you may have a condition called hallux rigidus that is caused when degenerative arthritis increases deterioration of the big toe joint.
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Having the edge of your toenail growing into the tender skin on the side of your toe is an extremely painful condition and it can also lead to a fungal toenail or bacterial infection.
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Custom orthotic shoe inserts are specially made to alleviate specific foot problems and to optimize athletic performance.
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Do you know what type of arches you have? If you have flexible flat feet, that means your arches touch the floor when you put weight on your feet.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the many types of arthritis that can affect your feet. RA occurs when your body's immune system attacks the lining of the sensitive membranes surrounding your joints, which can lead to bone damage and deformities that often show up first in the hands and feet.
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Many people think of skin cancer as something caused by excess sun and UV light exposure and that those who have fair skin and hair are more susceptible. While sun exposure to most people’s fit is generally limited, their other factors that can contribute to getting a malignant tumor on your foot.
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