Another term for athlete’s foot is tinea pedis referring to it being on your feet. Athlete’s foot is one of the more common conditions of skin of the foot. It is suggested that about 33% to 50% of the population have athlete’s foot at any given time, and that up to 70% of us will have athlete’s foot.
If you note swelling in the lower extremity, the swelling is commonly called edema. Edema is a problem that can be seen in any body part including the abdomen, and arms but it is most common in the feet and lower extremities.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that could affect the parts of the body, mostly the arm, leg, hand or foot. It is not fully understood what causes complex regional pain syndrome.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that could affect the parts of the body, mostly the arm, leg, hand or foot. It is not fully understood what causes complex regional pain syndrome.
Twitches are common. Muscle twitching is a common complaint that can be associated with restless legs (RLS). You do not have to have restless legs to have muscle twitching, but it can be a symptom related to restless legs that is annoying, and in its more severe forms can present as jerking in the legs.
If you have feet that are very itchy and have a bad odor, chances are you might have pitted keratolysis, also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum. The foot is an area that can perspire quite a bit and because of this it might put you at risk of acquiring pitted keratolysis.
Stress fractures are one of the common athletic injuries in the foot and ankle. It has been said that they may comprise 20% of these injuries. Just because you can walk on your foot does not mean you don’t have a fracture.
The SWIFT device has been our treatment of choice for plantar warts as it provides a safe and effective treatment that does not require the patient to have destructive, painful treatments that may require dressings or keeping the foot dry during the treatment process.
The plantar fascia is a tight connective tissue that starts at the ball of the foot and extends to the bottom of your heel. With every step that you take, as the arch flattens, it is thought that the fascia is pulled, and this creates stress where it attaches to the heel.
Generally speaking, leg pain can be caused by injury, overuse, and also from general health conditions. It can also be related to circulatory problems and nerve conditions.