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Sweaty Feet
What are Sweaty Feet? Excessive sweating of the feet is called hyperhidrosis. It’s more common in men than in women, and more common in young adults than older adults. People whose feet sweat excessively often also have problems with excessive sweating of the palms. According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, 3 percent of the population suffers …
A Guide to Children’s Shoes
Most children learn to walk around the time of their first birthday. As a child begins to walk, you may have your first questions about what shoes they should wear. A growing child will need new shoes frequently. Children’s feet grow in spurts and they can require new shoes as frequently as every 3 to …
Swelling In Your Feet or Ankles Should Never Be Ignored
Whether it appears suddenly or has been present for a while, it could be the sign of something serious. Unless an injury occurred, most swelling doesn’t hurt. Don’t let that fool you. Some of the most common reasons for swelling of the ankles and feet are: · Veins not functioning properly · Arthritis · Heart …
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As Smooth As A Rolls-Royce
As smooth as a Rolls-Royce… A luxury car like a Rolls-Royce needs every part working perfectly to glide down the road effortlessly. You can’t even hear one of these on the road — they are that smooth. Our body is no different. Keeping our feet and lower extremity joints working optimally is mission critical to …
My Feet Are Killing Me!!!!
Have you seen the new reality show on TLC called “My Feet are Killing Me?” They chronicle the story of three patients with significant foot problems as they find solutions and relief.A recent episode showed a gal with six toes who was having pain from her shoes rubbing, a gal with a severe scar on …
Hammertoe
When the knuckles of your toes stick upward and are more prominent, the medical term is HAMMERTOE. If a hammertoe hurts, it’s usually because the shoe rubs on the prominent knuckle. The reason to be concerned is that more problems can stem from this. Some of the complications from hammertoes are open sores, infections, stress fractures, …
Seven Myths About Feet and Foot Conditions
Heel pain only comes from standing on hard surfaces. Heel pain can develop for many different reasons including poor shoe support, flat feet, excessive weight, and overuse. Standing all day on hard surfaces can aggravate the condition but has never been proven to be the cause. Many people who are sedentary can also develop pain …
What’s this sharp pain?
One of the more common foot conditions occurring in the forefoot is called a Neuroma. A Neuroma is a benign mass of a nerve. The most common place a Neuroma forms in the foot is between the 3rd and 4th toes. If you have pain on the ball of your foot around the 3rd and …
I Think I Broke My Toe… Now What?
A simple error in judgment can cost you! One of the most common injuries to the foot is a broken toe. You know how it goes… the bedpost or chair jumps out at you and smacks into your foot.The pinky toe is the one that gets injured most.Pain, swelling, and sometimes bruising are the immediate …
Soft Corns Are Very Painful
A soft corn is the buildup of skin between the toes. It’s interesting how it got its name because often this type of skin is hard. In any case, it can be quite painful. The most common place for a soft corn is the inside of the little toe. Not only is it the most …