Mortons Neuroma

What is Morton’s Neuroma is a common foot problem that is painful, swelling and/or an inflammation of a nerve, usually at the ball-of-the-foot between the 3rd and 4th toes. Symptoms of this condition include sharp pain, burning, and even a lack of feeling in the affected area. Morton’s Neuroma may also cause numbness, tingling, or cramping in the forefoot.  

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Ingrown Toenail

What are An ingrown toenail is caused when a nail is curved downward and grows into the skin, usually the sides of the nail. The ingrown toenail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe.  However, even if your ingrown toenail isn’t painful, red or swollen, it can still progress into an infection. If an

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Gout

What is Gout is a disease that results from an overload of uric acid in the body. This overload of uric acid leads to the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in tissues of the body, especially the joints. Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis, which is inflammation of a joint. It most commonly

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Calluses

What are Calluses are areas of thickened skin, using caused by too much pressure or rubbing. Callus is the body’s way of protecting the foot against too much pressure and friction.   Causes Calluses are caused by an accumulation of dead skin cells, which harden and thicken over the ball of the foot, the heel, or the inside of the

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Bunions

What are A bunion is a painful bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. This is where the joint of the big toe, called the metatarsophalangeal joint, meets the foot. Over time, conditions can cause this joint to build into a sore, bony protrusion. Calluses or corns can form on the bunion, adding

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Brachymetarsia

What is Brachymetatarsia is when the one of the five bones of the foot is short, which the shortened metatarsals results in smaller toe. But in some cases more than one toe maybe affected which is known as brachymetapody.   Causes Brachymrtatarsia is caused when the metatarsal growth plate closes too early. Once the plate closes, the bone cannot grow anymore,

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Foot Pain

What is Foot pain is the discomfort of the foot from disorders or injuries including bones, nerves, or blood vessels. Foot pain can affect your toes to the Achilles tendon.  Foot pain can affect your ability to work or play sports.  If foot pain is not treated, it can lead to long-term damage or disability.   Causes Trauma and disease are the

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EXTERNAL LINKS

Category Source Link Podiatric Assn. American Podiatric Medicine Association http://www.apma.org/ Podiatric Assn. American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine http://www.aacpm.org/ Podiatric Assn. Texas Medical Podiatric Assn http://www.txpma.org/ Podiatric Assn. National Podiatric Medical Assn http://www.npmaonline.org/ Podiatric Assn. California Medical Podiatric Assn http://www.podiatrists.org/ Journal Journal of Podiatric Medical Asn http://www.japmaonline.org/ Journal Podiatry Today http://www.podiatrytoday.com/ Podiatric Assn American Podiatric Medical Students Assn http://www.apmsa.org/index.htm

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