The human feet bear the entire weight of our body while we stand, walk or run. Foot specialists have identified twenty seven different foot ailments and it is good for us to know a few of the more common foot ailments and their associated symptoms.
Achilles Tendonitis is a foot disorder that causes inflammation and degeneration of the Achilles tendon. Arthritis is a disease characterized by acute pain due to the inflammation of the cartilage and body’s joints. Athlete’s foot is basically a fungal infection that results in red, dry, flaking skin. This foot condition causes pain and itching sensation. Bunions are the most widely prevalent forefoot problems. A bunion is characterized by a prominent bump on the inside of the foot around the big toe joint. Calluses are the result of an accumulation of dead skin cells that harden and thicken over a particular area of the foot. Corns are similar to calluses and develop from an accumulation of dead skin cells on the foot, forming thick, hardened areas. Diabetes Foot is a serious disease caused by diabetes which is lack of adequate insulin production or due to the inability of the insulin to perform its normal functions. Hammer toes are toes that are affected at the middle joint in the toe causing severe pressure and pain. Heel Spurs occur when the heel bone, which is the largest bone in the foot, develops as an abnormal growth. Metatarsalgia is a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region also called the ball of the foot region.
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia and it is a common foot ailment. Shin splints are a common lower extremity complaint, especially among runners and other athletes.
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