While not necessarily a serious issue, toenail fungus can be a frustrating condition that forces you into a months- or years-long battle. Here’s how a fungal infection develops and what you can do to prevent it.
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While not necessarily a serious issue, toenail fungus can be a frustrating condition that forces you into a months- or years-long battle. Here’s how a fungal infection develops and what you can do to prevent it.
Your feet work hard under normal circumstances, ensuring you get to where you need to go. Add an occupation that stresses your feet more than normal, and it’s a recipe for foot problems like plantar fasciitis.
Adult-acquired flatfoot is a complex condition that affects five million people in the United States. For some, the problem presents nothing more than a mere nuisance, while others struggle with persistent pain.
Most everyone develops calluses on areas of skin that experience friction and pressure. That is why they are so common on the feet. In most cases, calluses are not a cause for concern, but porokeratosis may be a different matter.
Even a seemingly small problem in your foot can have a major impact on your life as you struggle to get around. Take Morton’s neuroma as an example. This pinched nerve can make every step a painful one. Fortunately, there are treatments.
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting up to 4% of adults in the United States. To help you determine whether you have gouty arthritis, here are the top five signs to watch out for.