If you are experiencing pain and discomfort in the ball of your foot, it could be from a variety of issues. One common cause of pain in this area of the foot is metatarsalgia.
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Overpronation is a tendency to roll your foot inward when you walk. It is related to poorly supported arches. Those who have untreated flat feet tend to overpronate.
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Nerves are susceptible to damage from a variety of sources, with diabetic peripheral neuropathy being one of the major ones. It is a progressive condition that can be slowed and managed with medication and diet.
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Stress from weight and pressure on the feet causes the skin to thicken, especially in high-pressure areas like the heel and ball of the foot.
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A plantar wart gets its name because it grows in the plantar fascia, which is the wide band of fibrous tissue that spans the bottom of your foot.
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Foot odor is a very common problem that is exacerbated by the sweating that occurs in your feet, even though the sweat itself has no odor.
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Melanoma is unfortunately a possibly fatal form of skin cancer when isn’t detected in the early stages. It can be difficult to detect since it takes on the appearance of other skin abnormalities like moles, plantar warts, ulcers, and blisters.
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An ankle sprain often happens unexpectedly. It can be tempting to continue walking after careless rolling your foot over, but putting more stress and pressure on an injured ankle joint is just going to increase the damage.
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Keeping your feet and ankles flexible and strong will help avoid injuries like ankle sprains. Looking out for any infections and skin conditions can prevent future problems including foot ulcers and possible amputation risks.
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Clubfoot is a very common inherited foot abnormality that affects children. It involves the inward rotation of the ankle, causing the soles to face each other when the condition affects both feet.
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In the beginning stages of childhood foot development, it’s important to allow as much unimpeded foot movement as is safely possible.
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While athletes and people who exercise vigorously may be more susceptible to foot and ankle injuries, they can happen to anyone. For any foot or ankle injuries, be sure to see your foot care professional for the best treatment.
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Experts are not really sure exactly why muscles cramp, but there is definitely a correlation between dehydration and muscle cramping.
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Metatarsalgia is a condition that is associated with the metatarsal (toe) bones in the area of the ball of the foot. Irritation and inflammation caused by stress and pressure can become uncomfortable, painful, and debilitating without proper treatment.
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A bunion is a toe deformity that appears as an enlarged bump on the side or top of the big toe. A similar condition can also affect the pinky toe and is known as a bunionette.
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Painful ingrown toenails can often be avoided by addressing some fairly common sense issues that often lead to this annoying and debilitating condition.
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Your foot contains many bones that are very strong but some, like the metatarsals, can be easily injured or broken just by dropping your phone or laptop on the front of your foot.
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Arthritis affects the functioning of your joints by causing a deterioration of the cartilage that keeps your bones from directly rubbing against each other.
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Paying attention to the health of your feet is something everyone should take more seriously. This is especially true for patients who have diabetes because the disease causes nerve damage that contributes to foot numbness.
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