These fat deposits decrease quickly as the child grows, but prior to this decrease, some parents may become concerned that their newborn’s feet appear to be flat.
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Clubfoot needs to be properly identified and treated to avoid major complications as the affected individual ages.
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Are you experiencing debilitating heel pain from a small bump on the back of your heel? If the bump is located where your Achilles tendon attaches to the bone, then you probably have a condition known as Haglund’s deformity.
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An otherwise enjoyable physical activity can often become a painful and debilitating experience when blisters develop on your feet.
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Despite the fact that nail fungus is more likely to spread in warm conditions, it doesn’t really matter what the temperature is outside.
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A telltale sign that you are on your way to developing diabetes is a condition called diabetic neuropathy which is peripheral nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels.
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Not only will choosing the correct running shoe make your run more enjoyable and less painful, but also making the perfect choice will help to avoid debilitating injuries including Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains.
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High arches are often inherited or caused by a bone disorder or some type of neurological condition.
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Plantar warts grow on the bottom of the foot, usually in the heel or ball area. These areas are often covered with thick, callused skin and a plantar wart often grows inward underneath the skin and hidden from view.
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Even though your feet may not get a lot of sun exposure, they can still be susceptible to developing cancerous lesions just like other parts of your body.
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Chilblains are small blood vessels in your skin that have become painfully inflamed and irritated after repeated exposure to cold (but not freezing) temperatures.
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Due to the feeling of numbness, or the inability to feel pain, patients with diabetes can be completely unaware that an injury or blister has occurred on one of their feet or ankles.
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Many factors need to be considered when diagnosing metatarsal syndrome. While any one of these can be the primary instigator, it is usually a combination of two or more factors.
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Although many people have this type of infection and are unaware of it until it becomes a potentially severe problem, fungal toenail infections are extremely common and often go untreated for months or years, especially in men.
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Each of your feet contains over 30 joints, so it’s no surprise that, if you have a joint disease such as arthritis, one of the primary locations you will feel the effects is in your feet.
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Everyone knows about the dangers of surfing the internet while driving, but using your smartphone while walking is also a potentially serious hazard, especially when it comes to accidents involving your ankles and feet.
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The pain from an ingrown toenail can be very debilitating and the condition can also lead to a fungal toenail infection.
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Your heels really take a serious beating on a daily basis. Whenever you walk, exercise, or merely stand up, your heels are there to help absorb your weight.
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