Understanding Corns and Hammertoes By Dr. Rodney Gerard Gadson “Doctor!” I have these ugly corns on my toes and I can’t get rid of them!”This is a common concern from patients, especially…
3 Tips for Dealing with Achilles Tendinitis Tendonitis, or tendinitis, is inflammation, irritation and swelling that affects a tendon. As you would expect, achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon that links…
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Swollen Feet & Ankles Rheumatoid Arthritis: Swollen Feet & Ankles While there are many problematic diseases that affect people each year, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents a uniquely difficult set of…
Why Feet Swell: Pregnancy & Non-Pregnancy During Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy, she had swollen feet that were visibly pinched inside her stiletto shoes. For many women, this is normal because the changing body…
How High is Too High for High Heels? Women in America seem to be obsessed with high heels. No matter how much they hurt their feet, they keep buying more…
Treating a Twisted Ankle at Home Treating a Twisted Ankle at Home A twisted or sprained ankle is caused by ligaments being stretched or torn. A twisted ankle is a…
Foot Stress Fractures: Symptoms and Treatments Foot Stress Fractures: Symptoms and Treatments A stress fracture in the foot is an incomplete fracture of the bone and most commonly occurs in…
Diabetic Foot Care Tips Two important health problems associated with diabetes– nerve damage and poor circulation– result in a higher likelihood of foot discomfort, injuries, infections, and even amputations for…
Foot Pain from Shoes or Being Active? Open, Sesamoid!By Loren Colon DPM, FACFAS Sesamoiditis is a painful inflammation of the sesamoid apparatus located in the forefoot. This condition often affects people…
Painful Lump In Your Arch? Could Be Plantar Fibromatosis By Loren Colon DPM, FACFASIf you are experiencing a painful “lump” to the medial arch of your foot when walking and…
