Gout may seem like one of those bygone diseases which only afflicted people before modern medical treatment (among gout’s unusual distinctions, it is one of history’s most recorded diseases). Unfortunately, that is not the case and gout still affects many people.
Whether you love or hate winter, many of us spend time outdoors in cold, even frigid weather. Some of us will be skiing, skating, sledding, or running. Many of us will likely be shoveling out from underneath snow and ice. If you have children, you may be outdoors watching them play or playing with them.
Arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation that causes pain and stiffness around the affected joints and surrounding tissue. In fact, there is not one but many kinds of arthritis (more than 100 diseases), of which osteoarthritis is the most common, often manifesting in the foot and ankle.
You may not be surprised to learn that feet are one of the most prone areas to rashes on our body. After all, your feet work hard, sweat prodigiously, and come into contact with many different surfaces, inside and out.
Choosing footwear is never easy, but is even harder for diabetics. People afflicted with diabetes are at much higher risk of developing foot problems, such as impaired circulation and nerve damage.
Perhaps one of the easiest injuries that most of us commonly suffer is a stubbed toe. You may be walking in socks or bare feet, moving quickly or even slowly, and, all of a sudden, your toe hits a chair or table, or something else in your house. Or perhaps, you are carrying something or …
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Expecting a baby this summer or fall? You’ve probably already discovered how difficult it can be to carry a child in the heat. If you’re having twins, it can be twice the trouble!
When the weather’s warm, our feet often feel sweaty and unpleasant. To keep your feet in tip-top shape this season, try the old-fashioned method of a refreshing soak.
You probably don’t expect to look the same at 50 as you did at 20. But did you realize that, just like your skin and other features, your feet will change too? With every step you take, your body absorbs 2 to 3 times its weight — and your feet must absorb the resulting …
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If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know that they can cause a lot of discomfort. They’re often difficult to treat because they can become infected, creating an even more troubling situation. The most important thing to know about ingrown toenails is when to see your podiatrist, says Dr. Jeffrey Wachtel, a foot pain …
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