The Achilles tendon is a tough band of tissue located at the back of the calf that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. This tendon is a...
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Pain in the bottom of the foot can have a variety of causes. Wearing ill-fitting shoes or putting excessive strain on the foot may be responsible...
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People who work all day on their feet can experience throbbing, painful feet at the end of a shift. Along with putting your feet up during...
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Have you noticed a bony protrusion on the side of your big toe? If so, you...
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Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They occur on the sole of the feet—most typically on the balls of the feet, heels, and...
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Foot wounds, or ulcers, occur when the outer layers of the skin are damaged, thus exposing the deeper tissues of the feet. Ulcers can form due to wearing shoes...
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If your podiatrist suspects that you have poor circulation in your lower limbs they may suggest having a Doppler ultrasound exam performed. A Doppler ultrasound is an imaging study...
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Sever’s Disease may be considered by some to be a “growing pain” of sorts for several reasons. First, it occurs in growing children when the Achilles...
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If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can lead to more serious concerns, such as an infection....
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