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A corn is a type of callus, a protective layer of dead skin cells that form due to repeated friction. It is cone-shaped and has a knobby core that points inward. This core can put pressure on a nerve and cause sharp pain. Corns can develop on the top or between toes. If a corn develops between the toes, it is may be called a soft corn if it is kept pliable by the moisture from perspiration.

Corns develop as a result of friction from the toes rubbing together or against the shoe. They ofte...

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When It's Not Obesity: Other Conditions That Can Cause Weight Gain

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...for weight gain and perceived obesity is edema or swelling. Some commonly refer to this as... Read more »

More Marketing Wars: Lantus vs. Levemir

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Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com.Another larger-than-life... Read more »

Facial swelling with pain in back of neck? Sandomigran? Memory loss?

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...but was prescribed this medication as her face kept swelling up approximately every month (she... Read more »

Heart failure, is it All the Same?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...backs up in the body's veins. This usually causes swelling in the legs and ankles. Read more »

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Brain Tumors: Primary: Treatment for Complications

...effects include high blood pressure, mood swings, increased risk of infection, stronger appetite, facial swelling, and fluid retention.Human corticotropin-releasing factor (hCRF), a naturally... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Symptoms

...indicate that the fluid is infected, but infection can occur without any symptoms.Fluid buildup and swelling (edema) in legs.Symptoms of Primary Biliary CirrhosisPeople with primary biliary... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

...like a heavy weight pressing on the chest.Fluid retention. Patients may complain of leg or abdominal swelling.Wheezing or cough. Patients may have asthma-like wheezing or a dry hacking cough that... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Complications

...who were congestion-free compared to 41 - 67% in patients with various signs of congestion (such as swelling, difficulty breathing when lying down, and weight gain from fluid buildup). Fluid... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

...that compress the ankles (such as Kendall Travel Socks, Sigvaris Traveno) may significantly prevent swelling and so possibly blood clots due to long flights even in travelers at medium to low... Read more »

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