Illness & Foot Problems...
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Cavus Feet: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Cavus foot means to have a high foot arch which is apparent even when standing normally. It forces increased pressure onto both the ball of the...
Footcare and the Housebound
It is a fact that some people become isolated and housebound because of problems with their feet. It may be that a very simple problem that can be treated very...
How Does Diabetes Affect the Feet?
The subject of diabetes is a vast one that continues to be researched, with new developments made all the time. Affecting many areas of the body, diabetes can have a...
How Gout Develops and Treatment
Often called the ‘rich mans disease’ gout is also known as metabolic arthritis and is due to a metabolic disorder of a compound found in the human body called uric...
Nerve Damage to Feet or Diabetic Neuropathy
For those suffering with diabetes the effects on the body can be very worrying. Not only do they have to be careful about diet, blood sugars and...
Raynaud's Disease and Feet
Raynaud’s disease is a condition that affects the extremities of the body, commonly the hands and feet, and causes an extreme response to cold and stress.
What...
The Causes of Unusual Foot Odour
Feet naturally give off an odour because they are covered in sweat glands. The normal smell of sweat however should be unoffensive. Combined with bacteria sweat...
What is Foot Drop?
There are many foot problems that present a temporary discomfort or debilitation. Some cases can result in permanent damage with conditions impacting on general...
