Common Foot Problems

Athlete’s foot occurs as a consequence of a fungal infection caused by the ringworm. It can affect anyone of any age but is more commonly seen in...

Blisters very commonly affect the feet and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. Occurring at any age, at any time and can be of any shape...

A bunion known medically as a hallux valgus, is a swelling sore area around the large knuckle of the big toe joint. It occurs as the long bone of the...

Calluses form as areas of the skin become thick and harden due to pressure or friction to the area. They are often caused by poorly fitting...

Chilblains occur as a result of exposure to cold weather. They appear as itcht red lumps and can become sore and inflammed. They are easily prevented...

Feet contain as many as three million sweat glands, so it is not surprising to find that from time to time they can smell less than fresh. Sweaty...

When a bony prominence of the foot experiences continued pressure or friction from an opposing surface the tissues can become thickened and more...

As with any bone in the body the heel bone, also called the calcanium or calcaneus, can become damaged and sometimes fractured which can be...

Taking preventative measures to help reduce the changes of developing dry, cracked heel fissures is a simple process. Paying more attention to the...

To suffer from in-growing toenails is a common complaint and can affect anyone of any age. If left untreated it can be extremely painful and affect...

Swelling in the legs, feet and ankles sometimes occurs after prolonged periods of standing, or whilst travelling on long journeys. Keeping a check on...

If you feel acute pain and pressure in the lower leg, whilst training and exercising, you will be experiencing shin splints. You can however, reduce...

When a wart develops on the sole of the foot, particularly the ball of the foot, it is known as a verruca which are very common in people of all ages...

Syndactyly is the condition that occurs in early fetal development, which results in the webbing of fingers and toes. Whilst treatment is not...

An anatomical change of the heel bone, which is usually caused by a painful foot problem, can cause the calcification of the heel's soft tissue...