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Lupus and Feet
If you regularly experience foot cramps and other foot pain, you could have an autoimmune disease that impacts your joints and muscles. Many people with lupus experience foot cramps. However, lupus symptoms mimic many other illnesses, so it requires a diagnosis from...
What is Podiatry?
Podiatrists are medical specialists who have been trained to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions related to the feet, ankle, lower limbs, and their associated structures. Injury, overuse, or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments, or...
Sudden Ankle Pain without Injury
There are a number of treatments available for sudden ankle pain without injury. A healthcare professional will need to perform a full examination before recommending appropriate treatments Possible Reasons for Sudden Ankle Pain without Injury Osteoarthritis:...
Autonomic Neuropathy
Autonomic neuropathy is damage to nerves that control your internal organs, leading to problems with your heart rate and blood pressure, digestive system, bladder, sex organs, sweat glands, and eyes. The damage can also lead to hypoglycemia unawareness. About...
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes. Different types of nerve damage cause different symptoms. Symptoms can range from pain and numbness in your feet to problems with the functions of your internal organs, such as your heart and...
I Have High Arches. Now What?
The arch of your foot is the curved area between your heel and the ball of your foot. If your arch is abnormally high, it can cause problems that range from occasional pain to permanent musculoskeletal issues. You can develop high arches at any age for a number of...
Avoid Running Injuries with Proper Training
Improper training is the cause of about 56 percent of running injuries each year, reports Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USA Track & Field certified coach. Contrary to popular belief, proper running requires proper technique. It’s similar to the way a...
Are You Suffering from Diabetic Foot Ulcers?
Suffering from diabetic foot ulcers is a frustrating and worrisome experience. Impaired healing of wounds on the feet can lead to a lack of mobility, infection, and even the need for amputation. Thankfully, there are effective treatment options available to facilitate...
Peripheral Artery Disease
Do you think you may be suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? PAD is a condition that affects the arteries located outside of our heart and brain. It primarily causes limited blood flow in the legs, but can also be found in the arms, feet, and organs. Early...
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