An infected foot goes beyond simple pain. It can allow bacteria into your foot and, if left untreated, can cause issues like sepsis or cellulitis. When cellulitis occurs, you will experience an infection that will reach your bloodstream and lymph nodes. Diabetes and ingrown toenails can also lead to disease. You will be able to […]
Nail fungus is a significant and common issue that will occur with feet. It can start small and then spread. As the infection becomes more serious, your nails will crumble and discolor. Over time, you will begin to experience pain and lose the nails or experience infectious conditions in severe cases. Distortion and a horrid […]
Diabetes damages the blood vessels in your body, but most especially the feet. When the vessels are damaged, this can cause nerve damage over time. You can take steps to help your feet as a person with diabetes, such as washing and then drying your feet thoroughly, paying particular attention between the toes. Still, there […]
A bunion is a bulge that occurs at the base of your big toe. It can be painful and swell, causing inflammation, and the pain will spread to the rest of your foot. It causes limited mobility and use of the big toe while creating corns and calluses as well. There are several reasons a bunion might […]
Claw toes are a condition that causes your toes to bend into a position that looks like a claw. Most people confuse it for hammertoe, but clawed toes will bend down. While it can cause discomfort and cause mobility issues or corns developing, the real problem is this condition could be a sign of deeper […]
A lesion on your foot will develop quickly in cases, and they vary in how they look. A skin lesion of the foot is often painful and an undiagnosed sign of a deeper issue. In particular, this is bothersome because you have increased pressure and weight on the lesions, which causes them to take longer […]
In most cases, having flat feet won’t cause any issues. It can make shoe shopping a little complicated, but other than that, there isn’t much to worry about unless your feet are causing you pain. Then you have reason to be concerned. You can make simple solutions that will offer significant support, and surgery doesn’t […]
When people suffer from long-term injuries with their feet and ankles, they can find that they need a Moore Balance Brace to walk correctly. The brace is a solution implemented for those who have a fear of falling while they walk. Using this brace assures that you won’t slip, and you will walk much better. […]
Your tarsal tunnel is a hollow channel that exists between the part of your ankle bone and a group of ligaments spanning the length of your foot. This tunnel allows passage for the nerves, tendons, and arteries that enable you to move your foot. One of the large nerves inside the tarsal tunnel is the […]
Muscle contractions in the lower leg and foot muscle spasms can come on suddenly and be extremely debilitating. You often can relieve foot cramps by pulling hard on the toes. The primary cause of cramping is improper fluid and nutrient balance. Your muscles need the right amount of minerals and fluids to operate correctly and staying […]
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