Last articles from Podiatry category on Health Top News

How to Choose a Podiatrist

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

When you are trying to choose a Podiatrist you will find that it is much like choosing any kind of Doctor. You will have to take your time and check out the possibilities with care to ensure that you are getting the right specialist for you. It is always a good idea to choose one that has a membership in the American Podiatric Medical Association or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. You can do many things to find the correct Doctor for you. You can ask your family physician for a referral... (Read All)

Nail Fungus â a quick guide

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

So, how do you know if you have nail fungus? Well, the signs to look out for are brittleness, thickening, discoloration, crumbling, and a nail that has changed shape. Nail Fungus also named Onychomycosis is stated to be caused by tiny organisms (Tinea Unguium) that reside deep under the nail at the base. This fungus is usually found among older people because their nails grow more slowly and become thicker with age, which means they are more susceptible to an infection.

Nail fungus is no... (Read All)

Duplicate Content is History

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

BONE SPURS IN THE FOOT Bone spurs in the foot are one of the most common causes of foot pain. This is not to say bone spurs are unique to the foot because that is not the case. Bone spurs can and do occur anywhere in the skeletal system. They are also commonly known as osteophytes. A bone spur is an overgrowth of bone most commonly seen at a joint (the place where two bones come together and allow for movement). Generally abnormal motion at the level of the joint over the course of time will cau... (Read All)

Bone Spurs in the Foot

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Pain on top of the foot

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The purpose of this article is to give you information seekers an easier way to diagnose your pain on the top of the foot. I have noticed that many people use "top of foot pain" as their "search" term. I have listed the more common problems that we foot specialists see on a regular basis, but this list is not all inclusive. Pain can occur with or without a history of trauma. Sometimes repetitive action (or microtrauma as I like to call it) can create pain on top of the foot. Hopefully this will ... (Read All)

Shin Splints

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Shin splints is a very common ailment that affects athletes but can also occur in the non-athletic individual. It is an inflammatory condition occurring either in the front of the lower leg or in the back. The cause for each is different. Typically, with shin splints, a person will be doing some kind of athletic endeavor (walking a long distance would qualify), and begin to notice a soreness in the lower leg, either in the front or back of the leg. The more the person moves the more the conditio... (Read All)

Blue Toe Syndrome

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Blue toe syndrome is the bluish discoloration to toes as a result of tissue ischemia (lack of blood flow). The syndrome is caused by the blockage of small vessels that lead into the toes. One or more toes may be affected; in severe cases this can also manifest itself as a multi-organ problem. There are a few causes of blue toe syndrome but the most common is the breakage of a small piece of arterial plaque usually from the abdominal aorta-iliac-femoral arterial system (located in the abdomen and... (Read All)

Gout

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Gout is an arthritic condition that occurs primarily on the feet, although it certainly can manifest itself in other parts of the body. It affects about 3% of the population and is predominantly a male disorder with only 5% of the cases affecting females, generally post menopause. Gout is associated with hyperuricemia which is an increased amount of uric acid crystals circulating through the blood, however, not all people with hyperuricemia experience gout attacks. Unlike osteoarthritis or the â... (Read All)

Do Toenail Fungus Home Remedies Work?

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Beautiful feet and toenails can be yours if you could only find that one toenail fungus natural remedies that would work to cure your toe nail fungus. There seems to be lots of promises for toenail fungus natural remedies on the market. Understand that toenail fungus is considered by almost everyone to be chronic in nature. This simply means that it's difficult to be cured. toenail fungus has a way of coming back and a complete cure is very challenging no matter what treatment option you select.... (Read All)

Fix Toenail Fungus and Enjoy Swimming without Embarrassment

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The idea of finding a fungus toenail fix online is one that's usually brought about out of a sense of frustration. That exasperation is due to several factors that are key to understanding this condition and it's solution or remedy. But all most of us know is that getting rid of the fungus is not very easy. Researching out a fungus toenail cure that may involve alternative or homeopathic remedies is not new. Some conditions, such as onychomycosis which is the dollar word used by doctors for toe ... (Read All)

New foot in the sand technology can solve many health problems

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

To read this article in itâs original format please click here: http://www.wysong.net/PDFs/insoles.pdf A vast array of after-market insoles has been merchandised through the years. Most of these consist of a bed of cushioning foam with only hints of accommodation for foot anatomy. Other than extremely expensive orthotic insoles, commercial varieties do little to solve the far-reaching problems of feet restricted in a quite unnatural device, the shoe. A new ergonomically designed insole, based ... (Read All)