If you’ve never felt the shock of heel pain when your feet first hit the floor in the morning, you’re lucky. It’s called plantar fasciitis, and it tends to get progressively worse. But you can take steps to prevent it if you know your risk factors.
You know that neuropathy goes hand in hand with diabetes, but how do you know if and when your nerves have been affected? How does your doctor know? Psst: There’s a clue in your sweat. Find out the connection here.
What will it take to make your gout pain go away and your flare-ups calm down? Believe it or not, swapping out a few food and drink items can make a big difference. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid on the gout diet.
If you have an angled toe that looks like it could drive home a nail, you may have a hammertoe. While there are several different causes, there are five main treatments to help you live better despite your tool-like toe.
You stubbed your toe, cut the nail too short, or wore tight-fitting shoes all day, and now your toenail is jammed under your skin. An ingrown toenail is bad enough, but it’s even worse if it’s infected. Here’s how to tell if it’s crossed the line.
Any kind of “itis” means you have inflammation somewhere. You know it’s in your Achilles tendon when you notice these four telltale signs.
Warts — those clumps of rough, spongy skin on your hands, feet, and elbows — seem to stick around forever. Are they serious? Do you need treatment? Will they eventually disappear? Here’s what you need to know about warts.
Do you have one toenail that looks different from the rest? Maybe the color is off or the texture seems odd. Or maybe your toenails hurt and itch. You may have one of several toenail disorders. Here’s what to look for.
Perhaps you planted and pivoted in a pick-up game of hoops or stumbled down the stairs for no apparent reason, and now your ankle is screaming. You may be tempted to push past the pain — but here’s why you shouldn’t.
You wake up refreshed, ready to start a new day, plant your feet on the floor, and zing — plantar fasciitis strikes again! What’s to blame for your shocking heel pain? Find out if you’re doing something to cause or worsen the condition.
Diabetes is famous for causing neuropathy, especially in your feet. But did you know it can also impact your bladder function? Learn about how neuropathy affects more than just your foot health.
Having trouble standing on your tippy toes? Find yourself rubbing your sore, swollen ankles, and feet? You may have fallen arches. But flat feet aren’t a major concern unless they lead to one of these common complications.
Why do your feet hurt? Let us count the ways. Your feet bear your entire body weight, and they take a lot of abuse while doing so. Is the pain you feel normal, or could it be that you have one of these chronic foot conditions?
You clip ‘em and clean ‘em — that’s all toenails need, right? Wrong. Toenails deserve serious attention, because if you neglect them, they can become infected, invaded by fungus, ingrown, and painful. Here’s how and why to care for them properly.
If it looks like your feet are trying to make a fist, you might have hammertoe. Whether genetics, injury, or footwear choices are to blame, there are ways to straighten out the situation. Here’s how we can help.
You know about rheumatoid arthritis, the autoimmune disease that inflames your joints, and osteoarthritis, the one that wears down your cartilage. But do you know their angry cousin gouty arthritis? Arm yourself with this valuable info on gout.
Diabetes is notorious for causing complicated foot problems. While your family physician is an important part of your care team, it’s best to trust your feet to a professional trained to prevent, recognize, and treat serious conditions. Here’s why.
Whether you twisted, tweaked, or turned your ankle, the damage you’ve done is bound to give you lots of pain. But once that subsides, you may be left with a weak ankle. Here’s how to regain and maintain stability after an ankle sprain.
When you stub your big toe, the pain is intense, and you know exactly what to blame it on. But when a similar pain strikes for no reason, especially in the middle of the night, it may be a gout flare-up. Here’s what to do.
Do you stand for a living? Are you an avid runner or dancer? These are just a couple of the lifestyles that can lead to plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to live with plantar fasciitis while you’re working to get rid of it.