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Protecting your feet is another addition to the list of things you have to be extra mindful of as a diabetic. Peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage could prevent you from feeling pain, which is the first sign that something is wrong. As a result, an ulcer or blister could develop without you even noticing. Doctors…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
If you have chronic foot issues and have tried conservative methods to remedy it, you may be a good candidate for foot surgery. If this is the case, you should consider getting an arthroscopic foot surgery instead of a tradition foot surgery. Arthroscopic foot surgery, unlike traditional foot surgery, utilizes a fiber-optic viewing camera and…
Our feet are very complex, being composed of many tiny bones, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Our feet are equipped to handle the entire weight of the human body whenever we take a step. However, repetitive stresses can damage one or more parts of the feet, leading to pain. By understanding the common causes of…
A broken ankle can bring your daily life to a screeching halt. A fracture in the ankle will prevent you from performing the most basic of tasks, such as walking. Once the fracture heals, a lot of people think they are good to go. However, this is not true. Even if your ankle fracture has…
Both serious runners and casual runners can experience foot pain. Whether you are a distance runner, a sprinter, or a jogger, it is important that you take proper care of your feet beyond just great running shoes. The foot is supported by a collection of small bones. There are 26 of them all connected by…
