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As the name suggests, foot arthritis affects the feet and ankles. Osteoarthritis, or the wearing and tearing of joint cartilage, is the most common type affecting these body parts. The other arthritis variants that typically affect the feet are rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis. These conditions are serious and can lead to pain, stiffness, and
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Common Foot Problems and Their Treatments
When you have a foot problem, it seems your whole world revolves around the discomfort. Fortunately, many foot and ankle issues have straightforward solutions. What follows is more information about common foot problems and how your podiatrist may recommend treating them. Athlete’s Foot The scientific name for this common fungal infection is tinea pedis. Characterised
Read MoreTypes of Disorders Podiatrists Treat
Everyone knows to call their podiatrist when it’s time to take care of ingrown toenail or remove a wart or bunion, but podiatrists also treat disorders of the foot. Unlike injuries or inconveniences – like a fracture or plantar fasciitis – disorders of the foot often take the form of congenital and other medical conditions.
Read MoreFive Things You Should Know if You Have Diabetic Foot Disease
By the time a person reaches 50, they will have on average traveled 75,000 miles on their feet. This is excluding those of us who are athletes or simply enjoy taking the scenic route on foot. So, no wonder so many of us complain about aching feet! Whether it’s bunions or ingrown toenails, or something
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