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Wondering what ankle pain treatment is and how it can help you? This type of treatment is available to address any pain you are experiencing in one or both of your ankles. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. It does not matter if the pain is only minimal. When…

Poor circulation in the feet is one of the most common conditions in podiatry. Poor foot circulation can be the result of conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) can also cause poor circulation in the feet and other parts of the body. In this article, we will…

A neuroma occurs when a nerve suffers a cut and starts to grow abnormally in an effort to heal itself. The overgrown nerve thickens and forms a ball of scar tissue and new nerve fibers.In many cases, a neuroma presents no symptoms, which allows it to go unnoticed.In some cases, a neuroma makes its presence…

If you have heel spurs, you probably want to know if they will go away on their own. In this article, you will learn more about heel spurs and how you can successfully manage them.Heel spurs are small deposits of calcium that form on the heel bone. They are usually caused by participating in recurrent…

Many instances of flat feet do not pose any threat to one’s overall health and most people learn to live life in a normal manner without thinking too much about their flat feet. However, there are some instances when flat feet may become more problematic and affect the overall health of the body in a…

Looking for a solution for your foot pain? Most people experience some level of foot pain at one point in their lives. It could be due to something as seemingly simple as a callous or something more serious, like rheumatoid arthritis. In order to understand the reason behind your foot pain and find a solution…

Diabetic foot infections are one of the many things people who are dealing with diabetes have to worry about. People with diabetes have difficulty regulating their sugar levels and it can lead to a variety of serious issues including problems with their feet.There are two main ways diabetes can affect a person's feet:Failing to properly…

A foot neuroma is the thickening, inflammation or enlargement of the nerve located between the bones of the toes. It is often called intermetatarsal neuroma or Morton’s neuroma.The thickening of the nerve that causes a foot neuroma often occurs between the bones of the third and fourth toes, but it can also form between the…

A podiatrist takes care of one of the most overlooked parts of our bodies: Our feet. You hardly notice them as they support your entire body weight on your morning run, or as you wait in line at the grocery store. But once they start hurting, they can change your way of life.That is why…

When dealing with pain upon standing, walking or running, it is possible a foot and ankle disorder is to blame. New shoes, inserts and ankle supports may help for a short time, but the discomfort may return. You may be dealing with a common disorder that requires a temporary or permanent change in activity level.…

Diabetic foot ulcers are a very serious health issue. These ulcers are a potential complication of diabetes and typically occur on the bottom of a person’s foot. They look and behave like open sores or wounds and can easily become infected without proper treatment.If an infection develops around a diabetic foot ulcer, amputation of the…

A broken foot or fracture is one of the most common bone injuries people experience. According to Web MD, roughly one in every ten fractures occurs in the foot. Whether these are stress fractures or are caused by major accidents, these fractures require treatment in order to heal properly.While this type of injury happens frequently,…