Bunions are one of the most common foot abnormalities, and because they develop very slowly, most people choose to ignore them and then later wonder why their big toe is severely bent and why it has a large, bony bump on top.
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People who have poorly treated high arches and those with Achilles tendon issues are generally more susceptible to developing a Haglund’s deformity, but it can occur in anyone.
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A hammertoe deformity is named so because it causes your middle toes to bend in the shape of a hammer, often causing the top of the bend to rub against your footwear creating painful corns and blisters.
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The arches in your feet absorb a majority of the stress and pressure from the weight of your body so when they aren’t properly supported a wide variety of ailments can occur including knee, hip, and back problems that are caused by spinal misalignment.
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The feeling that your feet are on fire is often caused by diabetic nerve damage that is a result of high uric acid in the blood.
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When you feel a severe strain to your Achilles tendon (the large tendon that connects your heel to your calf), you should always stop what you're doing and make a careful evaluation.
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Due to the complex array of tendons, ligaments, tissues and bones in the foot, there are a wide variety of ailments that can cause your ankle to hurt.
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Neuromas are often depicted as being a nerve tumor, but in reality, a foot neuroma is an inflammation of the tissue that is the vicinity of the nerves that supplies your toes with sensation.
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Blisters are frequently caused by rubbing against the inside of your footwear that is caused by poorly fitting shoes.
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Keeping aware of changes to the color and texture of your toenails will literally give you a heads up when it comes down to your toes.
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A severe and unfortunate development frequently seen in diabetic patients who have peripheral neuropathy is called Charcot Foot disease.
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Orthotic shoe inserts can be expertly inserted by your podiatrist in the key areas of your shoes to support and treat abnormalities in foot structure and to mitigate problems from skin conditions.
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One of the most frequent cancers to affect the feet is skin cancer. While the vast majority of tumors are not cancerous, those that are deserve particular attention due to their virulence.
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Since plantar warts are often hidden under the thick skin on the bottom of the foot, you will usually need the help of your foot doctor to identify and eradicate these pesky warts.
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Pain on the top of your foot is not as common as other foot pain, but a variety of diseases and conditions can cause pain and discomfort in this location.
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Nerve damage to the extremities, and to the feet, is often a chronic and progressive condition that has a variety of causes.
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Having flat feet is a very common condition and over 60 million Americans have the disorder. Chronic and untreated flat feet can cause or contribute to lower back pain, knee joint problems, shin splints, hip problems, and other issues.
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Ingrown toenails frequently get started from a toenail that was cut too short or on a curve, which lets the edge of the nail grow underneath the skin instead of across the top or along the edge.
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There are some precautions you can take to keep your feet healthy and avoid this unsightly infection.
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The forces on your feet can contribute to the formation of potentially crippling deformities including underlapping and overlapping toes.
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