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Foot and Leg Ulcers: Your Questions Answered
While it isn’t the most pleasant subject to discuss, ulceration of the feet and legs is a potentially serious health problem everyone needs to be aware of. We’ve created this guide to foot and leg ulcers in order to answer many common questions about the issue. Read...
Being Born with Clubfoot
Clubfoot or talipes is a lower limb disorder that begins in the womb. One or both of an unborn baby’s feet may turn inwards during the third month of the pregnancy – the first sign of clubfoot. This issue is sometimes spotted during routine prenatal ultrasound scans....
Why Do Your Feet and Ankles Swell?
Having swollen feet and ankles is a common problem, especially at this time of year when temperatures are climbing. The swelling is caused by an accumulation of fluid: you might hear your podiatrist refer to this problem by its medical name, oedema. You develop oedema...
Charcot Foot and Diabetes – Why They’re Linked
Charcot foot is a rare, debilitating condition that affects the structure of the foot. It’s characterised by bone, joint and muscle weakness, as well as foot deformities. Named after the 19th-century French neurologist Jean‐Martin Charcot, whose research laid the...
Do You Have Haglund’s Deformity?
If a prominent, bony lump appears at the back of your heal you may have Haglund’s deformity. This uncomfortable condition makes it tricky to find footwear that fits correctly. On its own the condition isn’t dangerous, but it is painful and if left untreated will lead...
How to Start Exercising – Because It’s Never Too Late
Exercise is vital to keep us physically fit, improve our mental health, and promote restful sleep. It’s often tempting to ignore it when we’re young and invincible! Then we start to get a little creaky and exercise suddenly seems like a good idea to get us moving...
Is It Normal for One Foot to Be Bigger Than the Other?
If you’ve ever had your feet measured at a shoe shop, you’ll know whether you have different sized feet. If not, try placing both feet on a sheet of paper, drawing around them, then measuring the longest and widest parts to compare their sizes. Although we think of...
How Hyperkeratosis Can Affect Your Feet
Are there any patches of hard skin on your feet? If so, you could well be experiencing hyperkeratosis. It’s a common problem and means that your skin’s outer layer has become thicker than normal in some areas. The excessive thickening is due to an overgrowth of...
Why You Don’t Need to Be Embarrassed About Foot Problems
Athlete’s foot, cracked heels, brittle and discoloured toenails, smelly feet, verrucae… There are numerous foot problems that have a tendency to make people feel embarrassed. If you develop an issue with your feet that makes you self-conscious, you might be tempted to...
Webbed Toes and How They’re Treated
New parents often marvel at their baby’s ten tiny toes. Some children, however, are born with two or more digits that aren’t fully separated. Those toes may be partially or completely fused, giving them an unusual appearance and, in severe cases, limiting their...
Five Major Causes of Persistently Cold Feet
Your feet are prone to feeling cold; the problem affects everyone from time to time. On a chilly day, your body reacts to the drop in temperature by constricting the blood vessels in your extremities. This keeps as much warm blood as possible circulating in your head...
Stiff Big Toe? It Could Be Hallux Rigidus
A stiff big toe seems like a minor ailment and is something you may be tempted to ignore. It’s easy to assume the issue will soon get better on its own. However, some people find that this foot problem doesn’t go away. The stiffness persists and gets progressively...