Ingrown toenails can occur on any toe but are most common on the big toes. They usually develop when tight-fitting or narrow shoes put too much pressure on the toenail and force the nail to grow into the flesh of the toe. Incorrect toenail trimming can also contribute to the risk of developing an ingrown toenail. Other causes are:
Look at your foot and ankle, without them you would not be able to walk to the store, dance to your favorite tune or drive a car. The foot... Read more »
It is time those of us with multiple sclerosis salute the quiet, unassuming symptom known as "foot drop." While other higher profile... Read more »
The following video shows how my gait has been affected by an MS symptom called "foot drop." The phrase means just what it sounds like. ... Read more »
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Flat Feet"Flat foot," or pes planus, is a defect of the foot that eliminates the arch. The condition is most often inherited. Arches, however, can... Read more »
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Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur... Read more »
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Pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, instep, sole, or ankles. See also: Ankle pain ... Read more »
A patient with diabetic neuropathy wants to know why it occurs and what drugs can treat the pain. Newspaper columnist Nurse Patti explains that the... Read more »
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Foot pain is very common. About 75% of people in the United States have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that... Read more »