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There are many possible causes of yellowing, thickened toenails. The two most common are fungus and trauma.
Fungus is much more prevalent among older adults, as well as a...
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There are multiple causes of ankle swelling. If the swelling is limited to one ankle, it can be caused by tendinitis, a cyst or other soft tissue mass, varicose veins, tra...
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There are several possible causes of hot and itchy feet. One of the more common causes is athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the skin. With this problem, you will like...
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There are several reasons you might be experiencing foot cramps while exercising. Here are some ideas and tips:
1. Dehydration can be a cause, so be sure to drink plenty ...
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There are many causes of tingling, burning or stinging in the pads of the toes. Depending on the location and which toes, it can be caused by a benign enlargement of a ne...
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Black toenails are usually caused by a collection of blood under the nail. If it's a recent event, the blood can and should be drained. If not, the black discoloration wi...
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There are so many different things that could be causing pain and swelling in your mom’s foot. Sometimes, unfortunately, the true diagnosis isn’t always obvious to even th...
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When a patient comes to see their podiatrist for foot pain, sometimes it is difficult to diagnose. Your foot's reaction to the treatment so far is very valuable informatio...
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Sometimes pain that radiates down the legs is caused by problems with the lower back, but it’s difficult to diagnose your pain without a physical examination. You should f...
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Often times, skin cracks or breaks between the toes are caused by a fungal infection known as athlete's foot. It can cause itching and burning as well.
This type of skin in...
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You should absolutely contact your orthopedic surgeon. It could be a sign of a blood clot and should be evaluated as soon as possible.
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There are many reasons for dry, ashy feet. Simple dry skin is one of them and should respond to a good moisturizer such as Eucerin or Bag Balm. Another common cause of sc...
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Your friend’s burning feet can be caused by a variety of reasons. Peripheral neuropathy is the most likely cause. Peripheral neuropathy is a disease that can cause numbne...
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Your husband has two very common problems associated with aging: toenail fungus and numbness in the feet. It is important to realize, however, that these problems are not l...
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Recurrent foot calluses are a very difficult problem. There is no permanent cure for many types of calluses.
There are ways to help your pain including regular trimmings b...
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There are many ways to treat plantar fasciitis (a common pain on the bottom of the heel or the arch). Initial treatment should include the following:
• Avoid walking baref...
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Sometimes gout (an arthritis caused by an increase in the uric acid in your body) can cause chronic pain. More commonly, though, gout will cause acute, sudden pain with re...
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You may need to see your podiatrist for evaluation and treatment. In a difficult case of athletes foot (fungus) like yours, he or she may take a sample of your skin or nai...
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Your father should discuss his condition with his doctor, but it's not an automatic cause for alarm. Although swollen feet aren't a normal part of aging, swelling does happ...
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While there are no foods that have been proven to relieve symptoms of a severe gouty attack, there is some anecdotal evidence that tart cherry juice may be helpful. Food c...
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Any lump, especially if it is new, should be examined by your podiatrist for a diagnosis. There are many possible reasons for a lump (including an abscess), some of which ...
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A foot that has an open sore that isn't healing should be evaluated by a podiatrist or other physician for diagnosis and treatment. If the wound has been present for a whil...
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The first and best way to bring down swelling (edema) in the feet and ankles is to find and treat the underlying cause, if there is one. That's why you should bring the pro...
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The best way to trim the toenails of an older adult at home is to trim them straight across, if possible. Rounding the edges encourages ingrown toenails. If the nails are t...
