How Should Diabetics Care For Their Feet?
The many contributing factors that contribute to diabetes overall must be addressed in order to fully understand diabetic foot care and why it is so crucial. It is also important to remember that our feet do a lot for us, but are not always at the top of our minds when we think about our health. How Does Diabetes Affect The Body? Obesity is one of the major causes of type 2 diabetes, but a seden
Foot Skin Cancer
There is no place on your body that is immune from skin cancer, including your feet. There's a problem, though. Foot skin cancer looks different. Most of the time, it's painless. And people who get skin cancer of the foot have cracked or ulcerated feet in the past. Some, however, don't have such a history. Our goal today is to explain foot cancer causes. Next, we'll teach you how to recognize ca
Fungus & Laser Treatment
A toenail fungus occurs when a microscopic organism invades the nail on the bottom of your toe. Typically, the first sign of the infection is a small white or yellow spot under your nail. As the infection spreads, additional nail symptoms may appear, such as Shapes that are distort Discrepancy Increasing thickness Odors that are unpleasant Intense pain or discomfortFungal infections in your t
4 Toe Arthritis Management Tips
There are several kinds of arthritis that can cause toe pain, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. There is swelling, stiffness, and inflammation in your joints caused by all types of arthritis. Although your toe is small, swollen, stiff, inflamed, and painful joints make walking and even standing difficult. We specialize in the treatment of toes, feet, and ankles at All-In-
Tips, Tricks, & Remedy For Sweaty Feet
In your tennis shoes and between your toes, sweat and odor find their way between the sweat glands on your body. A sweaty foot can leave you smelling bad, losing control of your feet, and slipping, and sliding, causing blisters and infection. You can prevent sweaty, stinky feet with these tips if you're tired of soggy socks and toe-curling foot odor. 1. Maintain A Daily Foot Washing Routine Th
What Can You Expect From An Ingrown Toenail Surgery
An Ingrown Toenail Surgery Might Be Needed When compared to simpler treatments for ingrown toenails, ingrown toenail surgery is seldom recommended to patients. Even so, surgery may be a better choice in certain situations: At-home and conservative treatments have not been successful in treating the condition. It is more difficult to treat ingrown toenails if you have a health condition such as
What is a Pump Bump?
Haglund's Deformity is referred to as “Pump Bump.” The “bump” refers to a bump that forms where the Achilles tendon and the heel bone (calcaneus) attach on your heel. Getting in contact with shoes irritates the soft tissue near this raised area, leading to bursitis (a painful inflammation). How Does Pump Bump Get Its Name? According to this theory, women's pump-style high heels were responsible
Foot Warts: What Causes Them
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections cause warts, which are noncancerous growths that develop in the epidermis (top layer of your skin). The warts are named according to where they appear on the body — palmar warts are on the hands, and plantar warts are on the feet. It occurs when you have small cuts on the soles of your feet that allow the virus to penetrate. It is not inherently harmful to h
Ingrown Toenail Treatment: What You Need To Know
This condition is medically referred to as onychogryphosis. Usually, on the big toe, it occurs when the corner of the nail digs into the skin. Soreness, swelling, redness, and warmth are the most common symptoms. An ingrown nail can cause an infection if it breaks through the skin. Over time, the skin may grow over it. It is possible to treat an ingrown toenail at home. If you suspect an infectio
Hammer Toe
Hammer Toe - What Is It? When a toe bends or curls downward instead of pointing forward, it is known as hammer toe. As a result, the toe is bent at the middle joint (proximal interphalangeal joint) to the point of looking like a hammer. In contrast to those that are born with hammer toes, these typically develop over time due to arthritis, or ill-fitting shoes, such as tight, pointed heels. Hamm
Tips, Tricks, And Remedies To Stop Sweaty Feet
Humans have 4-5 million sweat glands, of which over 250,000 are located on their feet. It's no surprise that sweat and stink make their way between their toes and into their tennis shoes. Plantar hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the feet) is characterized by the smell, slipping, sliding, blisters, and infection caused by sweaty feet. Follow these tips to prevent sweaty and stinky feet if you
Causes Of Hammertoes And Claw Toes
Claw toes are progressive deformities of the toes caused by an imbalance of the muscles in the foot. Hammertoes may cause all four toes to become deformed. Deformities of the feet cause the toes to stick up at the joints between the toes and the metatarsal, the bone behind the toes. This can cause pain as the tip of the toe digs into the ground or the top of the toes hits the shoes. The middle jo
Psoriasis: What Is It?
It is estimated that approximately 3 percent of Americans have skin patches that are red, itchy, and scaly due to the condition psoriasis. In addition to being embarrassing and leading to isolation and even depression, this disease has come a long way in terms of understanding (and treating) it - so that's good news for those who have it. The Psoriasis Disease: What Is It? With psoriasis, the ne
Treatment Of Toenail Fungus With Lasers
A lot of people are self-conscious about their feet, so they might not seek treatment as soon as possible when they notice something might be wrong with them, which only makes things worse and lets them worsen the problem. Our patients often tell us that fungal infections beneath their toenails are embarrassing. However, you shouldn't be embarrassed. Toenail fungus is extremely common and you shou
Custom Orthotics Are Beneficial For More Than Just Foot Pain
In life, life throws obstacles in your path that can lead to your feet hurting every single day — even if they start out with perfect feet. You may experience foot pain due to shoe styles, medical conditions such as diabetes, or even healthy-for-you sports if you have imperfections in your foot. There are many ways in which custom orthotics can help you with your foot pain. If you are experiencin
Heel Pain: Causes And Remedies
Standing or walking puts a great deal of pressure on your feet, and over time, it can result in heel pain. We're going to tell you about the three main causes of heel pain to help you walk comfortably. Additionally, stress and overuse of your feet can cause inflammation and hurt your heels. Heel Pain Causes: 3 Causes The type of treatment we offer at our Westfield podiatry practice will vary dep
Don't Forget Your Feet While Getting in Shape in 2023
There is an often-overlooked area of the body that deserves your attention too: your feet! Toning your abs, glutes, and triceps are all important, but your feet deserve your attention too. When it comes to following through on your resolution to get fit, here's what you should know: Typical Injuries Avoid playing through the pain of an ankle sprain. Not only will this cause further damage to th
Healthy Foot New Year's Resolutions
How has 2022 flown by so quickly? It's time to make our New Year's Resolutions. Taking better care of our health is a popular resolution this time of year. It's a great idea, but since most people don't think about foot health until they have a problem, may I suggest starting from the bottom? It’s understandable that people tend to neglect their feet, and are even unaware of their current conditi