Your whole perception of comfort might be seriously impacted if you are dressed for outside winter conditions, but your feet are still chilly. Even while you're indoors, wrapped up on…
First - What is a toenail fungus? Toenail fungus causes toenails to turn embarrassingly yellow and crumbly from fungi that squeeze under them and then hide out. If left untreated…
When you start feeling unusual pain, you can start to worry. What could it be? What is the treatment? Is it long-term? However, it’s important to go see a professional…
Leg edema is a prevalent problem. Edema, or leg swelling, can afflict people of any age and is brought on by a variety of different circumstances. Talking to your doctor…
A sprained ankle is an injury to the ligaments that support the bone in your ankle joint. To help stabilize the joint, wrapping the ankle is an important step to…
Your legs matter a lot. It's safe to claim that they helped you get to where you are now. (Yes, I was trying to make a joke about my legs.)…
Patients with diabetes should have regular visits with one of our board-certified physicians at American Foot & Leg Specialists to avoid diabetic foot problems. These problems without attention can lead…
The possibility of gout exists. High uric acid levels in the bloodstream cause gout, a kind of arthritis that affects the joints. A rise in uric acid can result in…
Have you ever suffered from foot pain and can’t figure out what’s causing it? If you kick the corner of the bed, it’s easy to determine why your toe hurts. If you wear high heels all day, it’s easy to see why your arch hurts. But not all foot pain is created equal.
Corns, scientifically referred to as helomas, are thick, hardened layers of skin surrounded by inflamed skin. Corns usually occur in areas of little pressure or non-weight bearing areas, such as on the tops and sides of toes, and can be painful when pressed, resulting in a dull ache.
