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How to Treat Fungal Nail Infection - Characterised by Thickened, Scaly and Discolouration
The fungal nail condition can be both embarrassing and painful for those of you that have it. Fungal nails make up 50% of all nail infections, the other types are viral and bacterial nail infections. Your nail can become thickened, scaly and discoloured if left untreated. The nail can be lost and the infection can spread to the other nails. In the Podiatry... (posted by GARY 2 years 137 days ago.)
The fungal nail condition can be both embarrassing and painful for those of you that have it. Fungal nails make up 50% of all nail infections, the other types are viral and bacterial nail infections. Your nail can become thickened, scaly and discoloured if left untreated. The nail can be lost and the infection can spread to the other nails. In the Podiatry... (posted by GARY 2 years 137 days ago.)
Nagging Knee Pain to the Front or Sides of your Kneecap Patello-Femoral Syndrome
If you have persistent pain to the front and the sides of your kneecap you may have a condition known as patella-femoral syndrome. As your kneecap tracks across the femur it can become displaced. Activities such as running, walking up-stairs can cause pain on the sides or beneath your kneecap. A dull ache can occur, even when you are getting out of your chair or when you... (posted by GARY 2 years 289 days ago.)
If you have persistent pain to the front and the sides of your kneecap you may have a condition known as patella-femoral syndrome. As your kneecap tracks across the femur it can become displaced. Activities such as running, walking up-stairs can cause pain on the sides or beneath your kneecap. A dull ache can occur, even when you are getting out of your chair or when you... (posted by GARY 2 years 289 days ago.)
Big Toe Pain, Stiffness and Swelling - Hallux Rigidus/Limitus
Do you have a Hallux Rigidus, known as a big, stiff toe? It is a degenerative condition, which as it worsens will prevent you from walking properly. It is a disorder of the joint on the base of your large toe. Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis which arises from cartilage damage on the joint. It can be very painful and cause stiffness and total loss of movement. A bony bump... (posted by GARY 2 years 290 days ago.)
Do you have a Hallux Rigidus, known as a big, stiff toe? It is a degenerative condition, which as it worsens will prevent you from walking properly. It is a disorder of the joint on the base of your large toe. Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis which arises from cartilage damage on the joint. It can be very painful and cause stiffness and total loss of movement. A bony bump... (posted by GARY 2 years 290 days ago.)
The Diabetic Foot Stay one step ahead in the Management of your Diabetes
In diabetes one of the main causes of ulceration in the diabetic foot is poor tissue oxygenation, which is caused by blocking of the large or small vessels. This can lead to very slow wound healing and make infection more likely, which can in severe cases lead to gangrene in the foot. Obviously early intervention in these cases is a priority as loss of limb can be a main cause of... (posted by GARY 2 years 297 days ago.)
In diabetes one of the main causes of ulceration in the diabetic foot is poor tissue oxygenation, which is caused by blocking of the large or small vessels. This can lead to very slow wound healing and make infection more likely, which can in severe cases lead to gangrene in the foot. Obviously early intervention in these cases is a priority as loss of limb can be a main cause of... (posted by GARY 2 years 297 days ago.)
Chiropodist or Podiatrist- What Is the Difference?
A commonly asked question! The term chiropodist is commonly known by most people to mean a person that works on the feet. The word Chiropodist' comes from CHIRO- from the Greek for hand, and PODOS- from the Greek for foot. The word Podiatrist' comes from POD from the Greek for foot. The title of Chiropodist has been in use since the 1700's. A Mr David Low... (posted by GARY 2 years 310 days ago.)
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A commonly asked question! The term chiropodist is commonly known by most people to mean a person that works on the feet. The word Chiropodist' comes from CHIRO- from the Greek for hand, and PODOS- from the Greek for foot. The word Podiatrist' comes from POD from the Greek for foot. The title of Chiropodist has been in use since the 1700's. A Mr David Low... (posted by GARY 2 years 310 days ago.)
Corns - How to Avoid Getting Them and Have Comfortable Feet
CORNS & CALLUSES- (HYPERKERATOSIS) Corns and Calluses - what are they? Well, corns (Heloma) are small and round: they also have a hard thickening bit of skin in the middle and are very painful. They usually affect your smaller toes: and wearing poorly fitted shoes can cause excessive friction and rubbing of the skin to form a corn. There are seed corns, hard corns and soft corns.... (posted by GARY 2 years 321 days ago.)
CORNS & CALLUSES- (HYPERKERATOSIS) Corns and Calluses - what are they? Well, corns (Heloma) are small and round: they also have a hard thickening bit of skin in the middle and are very painful. They usually affect your smaller toes: and wearing poorly fitted shoes can cause excessive friction and rubbing of the skin to form a corn. There are seed corns, hard corns and soft corns.... (posted by GARY 2 years 321 days ago.)
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