Goutbuster! Be aware Today we are going to talk about the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. It’s more common in men and you’re more likely to get it as you get older! Gout is a common form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and […]
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What is Iselin’s Disease? Iselin’s disease, also known as Iselin’s osteochondritis, is a condition that affects the growth plate (physis) at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone in the foot. Iselin’s disease is a type of osteochondrosis, a condition characterized by disruption of blood flow to the growth plate, leading to necrosis (death)
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What is Post Thrombotic Syndrome? Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a condition that can occur as a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Even with successful DVT treatment, the blood clot can cause lasting damage to your veins. This damage prevents your
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Midfoot Arthritis The midfoot (middle of the foot) is critical to the overall function of the foot and ankle. It serves many different functions, including transferring weight from the heel to the forefoot (front of the foot) when you walk. The midfoot is composed of multiple small bones that are aligned to provide push-off
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Suffer from sweaty and/or smelly feet? Have you ever suffered from smelly or sweaty feet? It is a very common problem experienced by many. Both sweat and smell can be by themselves or exist at the same time. Foot odour can make a person feel not only self conscious but can be a sign of
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What is Leukonychia? Leukonychia is a common condition that causes white spots or streaks on your fingernails or toenails. Three types of leukonychia True leukonychia: In true leukonychia, the white spots form in the area of your fingers or toes where the nail starts to grow (nail matrix), and appear in the hard part
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What is Freiberg’s Disease? Freiberg’s disease, also known as Freiberg infraction or osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head, is a relatively rare condition that affects the metatarsal bones in the foot. Freiberg’s disease is named after Alfred H. Freiberg, an American orthopedic surgeon who first described the condition in 1914. He observed a pattern of
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Have a sweaty feet? Sweaty feet, also known as plantar hyperhidrosis, is a condition characterized by excessive sweating of the feet. Sweaty feet are a common condition that affects people of all ages. While it can occur at any time, it often starts during childhood or adolescence and may persist into adulthood. Symptoms of
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Onychomadesis Onychomadesis is a condition characterized by the spontaneous shedding or loss of the nails. It usually starts at the distal portion (farthest from the nail bed) and progressing towards the proximal portion (closer to the nail bed). Onychomadesis is usually a self-limiting condition, meaning that the nails will eventually grow back on their
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What are Corns and Calluses? Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop in response to repeated pressure, friction, or irritation. Corns are small, round areas of thickened skin that typically develop on the tops and sides of the toes or between the toes. They may be hard and dry (hard corns)
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