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Foot warts, also known as plantar warts, are growths on the skin of the foot that usually appear on the ball and heel area. The HPV virus is what causes these skin growths, and the infection is usually picked up by walking around barefoot. Both adults and children can develop plantar warts. Foot warts can
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Acute Pain Management: How It Works
Pain management doctors have a variety of tools at their disposal for acute pain management. Acute pain management is a form of medical care that focuses on providing relief from sudden and severe pain. It involves identifying the cause of the acute pain, determining the best course of treatment to reduce or eliminate it, and
Read More5 Tips to Protect Your Diabetic Feet
If you have diabetes, it’s essential to take good care of your feet. That’s because diabetes can cause problems with the nerves and blood vessels in your feet, which affect sensation and healing. If you treat your feet poorly, you could be looking at serious infections, ulcers, and even amputation. Below are five tips to
Read MoreBack Pain Relief Tips
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting people of all ages, young and old. Back pain can be debilitating, making it difficult to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. It can also make it difficult to sleep and interfere with your ability to work or
Read More3 Common Arthroscopic Diagnoses
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat problems with joints. It’s typically performed using a small camera, called an arthroscope, that’s inserted into the affected joint through a small incision. The camera allows the surgeon to see the structures inside the joints without making large incisions that would require cutting through
Read MoreWhat Are Bone and Joint Infections?
Parts of your musculoskeletal system, such as your bones and joints, can develop an infection. An infection of the bone is called osteomyelitis, and an infection of the joint is called septic arthritis. Infection-causing pathogens usually enter a bone or joint through an open wound. Slow-healing wounds due to diabetes are considered high-risk causes of
Read MoreJoint Pain –What You Should Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint pain is a common symptom of osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease of the joints that causes a continued wearing away of the protective cartilage over the affected joint. Without the protective cartilage, bone rubs against bone, which, as you experience it, can cause pain. If you are feeling pain and weakness and non-surgical
Read MoreAre You Suffering From Chronic Pain? Know How To Stop It!
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that can have a profound impact on your quality of life. It can make it difficult to perform everyday activities and, if left untreated, may even lead to depression. The first thing to do is to identify the source of your pain. Only a doctor can help you here,
Read More5 Tips To Find The Right Podiatrist
There are a lot of people who have problems with their feet. Some have bunions, some have hammertoes, and others just have general pain in their feet. What is troubling is that the very same people continue to go about their days, suffering through their foot problems not knowing their problems are easily treatable by
Read MoreHow to Manage Serious Pain
Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts more than 12 weeks. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and spinal stenosis. Regardless of the reason, chronic pain can have a major impact on your quality of life, making it difficult to work, enjoy
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