21 September 2017 | Admin  An ulcer is an open wound that may leak clear fluid and as with any open wound, it is prone to infection and must be cleaned and dressed regularly. If the fluid becomes discoloured, that would be an indication of an infection being present. They arise from the breakdown of the skin on the bottom of the foot. Foot ulcers are a serious condition and if left untreated in extreme cases can result in amputation. Diabetics are particularly prone to this condition as they experience the loss of sensation to: touch, pain, heat or cold... |
21 September 2017 | Admin  There are 4 main forms of toe abnormality, hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes and trigger toes. Hammer toes is an abnormality that can best be described as an abnormal contraction or "buckling" of a toe. A partial or complete dislocation of the toe joint causes this, the toes then become bent and crooked, and the toe joints protrude. This condition can be hereditary or brought on by ill-fitting shoes, flat feet or bunions. Hammer toes can be painful when irritated and may cause cramps in the toe, foot and leg... |
21 September 2017 | Admin  An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The nail curls and pierces the skin, which becomes red, swollen and tender. The big toe is often affected, either on one or both sides. Other possible symptoms includ pain if pressure is placed on the toe, inflammation of the skin at the end of the toe, a build-up of fluid in the area surrounding the toe & an overgrowth of skin around the affected toe... |
21 September 2017 | Admin  Mortons Neuroma is a swelling of the nerve. When the nerve becomes compressed you experience tenderness and the area may be hot and swollen. The nerve most affected is the one between the 3rd and 4th toes. Symptoms may inlude; numbness, burning, tingling and shooting pains (these mainly affect you at night). The pain is usually less severe when the foot is not bearing any weight. Consult a registered chiropodist to diagnose the condition and they will advise what treatment will be appropriate... |
21 September 2017 | Admin  The most common cause of heel pain is called Plantar Fascitis, which is sometimes referred to as a heel spur. The Plantar fasciitis is the tissue band that runs along the surface of the foot, from the heel to the toe. If this becomes inflamed there can be a great deal of discomfort including a dull ache along with sharp shooting pains along the heel. This can be caused by a sudden increase in physical activity, being overweight, wearing the wrong type of shoe, no arch support or standing too long... |
