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Foot surgery can be scary and nerve-wracking, but it is often necessary so that a person can get back to functioning properly. Knowing how to prepare for an upcoming foot surgery is important so that the surgery and aftercare go smoothly.Though technology has evolved and surgeries are now pretty innovative, it is still an invasive…

Wondering why you are currently experiencing ankle pain? Or maybe you already know why one or both of your ankles are hurting, yet you are not quite sure what to do? The first thing you need to do is make an appointment with a podiatrist so you can receive a proper diagnosis. Once you are…

Colloquially known as a foot doctor, a podiatrist specializes in health conditions related to the feet and ankles. Doctors of podiatric medicine are trained to diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of conditions occurring in the ankle downward. These doctors are perhaps most well-known for working with athletes, but there are many other reasons…

Learning more about how a podiatrist can help you is a great idea if you are currently experiencing problems with your feet and/or ankles. While not all podiatrists choose to focus in one particular area, many do, making it is important to find out what area they are specialized in before making an appointment, e.g.,…

Colloquially known as a foot doctor, a podiatrist specializes in health conditions related to the feet and ankles. Doctors of podiatric medicine are trained to diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of conditions occurring in the ankle downward. These doctors are perhaps most well-known for working with athletes, but there are many other reasons…

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…