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Forefoot Pain
The incidence of forefoot pain and deformity increases with age. With early diagnosis, conservative therapy is often successful in treating common disorders of the forefoot. When a cause cannot be determined, any pain on the ball of the foot is generally referred to as metatarsalgia. It is most likely caused by improper footwear, particularly high heels, or by high-impact activities.
Calluses
Calluses are composed of the same material as corns, hardened patches of dead skin cells. Cal...
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Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis
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Finger pain
...finger movement. Diagnostic tests: X-ray of the hand may be recommended Intervention: Cortisone injections into a particularly affected finger joint may be recommended. Surgery... Read more »Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment
It is critical to begin treating early phases of carpal tunnel syndrome before the damage progresses. A conservative approach to CTS, which may include corticosteroid injections and... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Impotence Treatment
The cause of impotence dictates the mode of treatment. The first step is to define the cause, if possible, and then try the simplest and least-risky solution.Before a certain treatment is... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
Because nearly all cases of low back pain clear up in a short time and are not due to serious problems, a medical history and a brief physical examination are almost always sufficient.Still,... Read more »Asthma Treatment
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