Are You Suffering from Cold and Stiff Feet this Halloween? Having cold and stiff feet can be an indication for some underlying medical conditions. Also, it may cause discomfort and may be a disturbance especially in your daily routine. Joint misalignment and stiffness of the foot are known to be the primary cause or […]
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What to do when the bottom of your heel hurts? Heel pain is usually caused by overuse. The usual causes are Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis. Plantar fasciitis, also called heel spurs, is the most common cause of heel pain that we encounter and treat. It can result to a pain at the bottom
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Bruised Toenail A subungual hematoma, or bruised toenail, is basically a bleeding under the toenail. A bruised toenail can result in an intense, throbbing pain and as blood collects underneath the toenail. What Causes Bruised Toenail? You may likely have noticeable bleeding or bruising behind your toenail if you drop a heavy object on
Sarcoma of the foot and ankle Sarcomas are a rare variety of malignant (cancerous) tumor that grow in connective tissue, including fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerves, and the tissue that surrounds bones and joints. Sarcomas are extremely uncommon, accounting for approximately 1% of adult cancer diagnoses and 15% of childhood cancer diagnoses. Although soft
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What to do when you have sweaty feet? While usually sweaty feet are normal, excessive sweating may be a sign of a disorder called hyperhidrosis. Sweaty feet can also result to other health problems like athlete’s foot, foot odour, and toenail fungus. Although you can’t stop your feet from sweating, if it is causing
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Do you have a stiff feet? People only notice their feet only when they are sore. While sore feet are a typical condition that can be treated with simple care at home, having stiff feet is more serious. Sometimes, it is an indication of some underlying medical condition. It’s essential to try to determine
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What is Plantar Vein Thrombosis? Plantar vein thrombosis is an uncommon and under-diagnosed cause of plantar foot pain. Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within one of the plantar veins characterizes a PVT. It is unclear what are the factors that lead to this condition. However, the frequency of the condition might be underestimated.
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Signs of Pre-Diabetes What is pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. If you have pre-diabetes, then you are at 10 to 20 times greater risk of going on to develop type 2 diabetes. If you have been told you have pre-diabetes, it is important to
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Learn more about some of the common nail conditions Nail problems affect people of all ages. There are many conditions and disorders that can affect your toenails and change their appearance. The condition of our toenails can signal the presence or beginning of several diseases. Toenail conditions can cause anything from a change in
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How can you protect yourself from nail fungus? If you don’t pay much attention to your nails — or if you wear lots of colourful polish — you might not notice the arrival of an unwelcome visitor – fungus! Preventing toenail fungus may not be at the top of your to-do list, but perhaps it
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