Do you have numbness and tingling in your feet? Or, perhaps, you’re experiencing the loss of muscle tissue or sudden drops in blood pressure. All of these could be neuropathy, depending on which nerves were affected. Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is nerve damage that develops when there’s a problem with the peripheral nervous …
Foot Arthritis Risk Factors That Are Out of Your Control
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints, resulting in pain and stiffness, and is especially common in the small foot and ankle joints. There are over 100 variants of arthritis, and while there are treatments to help slow its progression and mitigate pain and limited motion, there is no cure. Environmental …
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What You Need to Know About Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a common and contagious fungal infection that typically begins between the toes and can develop on one or both feet, especially in individuals with sweaty feet that frequently wear tight-fitting shoes. Although athlete’s foot is a well-known condition, it must be treated as soon as possible to prevent complications and …
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Common Foot Problems for Women
Although men and women can have foot and ankle problems, women are more likely to experience certain ones. Bunions, flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, and Morton’s neuroma are common foot problems for women. High-heeled shoes are just one reason. In this article, we’ll cover these conditions and their treatment options, in addition to where …
How to Treat Common Summer Injuries
Summer weather is perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Increased physical activity is great for mental, emotional, and physical health but has risks. Injury-inducing sports include: However, tripping over uneven surfaces and misstepping off a curb or in a stairwell can cause an injury as severe as you would find in athletes. When injuries occur, take …