Click on one of the foot conditions to find Foot Health Products recommended by members of the Foot.com Advisory Board
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Achilles Tendonitis Proper footcare is especially critical for people suffering from Achilles Tendonitis because they are prone to problems such as:
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Arch Pain/Strain The term arch pain (often referred to as arch strain) refers to an inflammation and/or burning sensation at the arch of the foot. Arch pain is caused by inflammation from excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, usually due to over-pronation. Left untreated, strain on the longitudinal arch continues and spurs may develop. | ||
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Arthritis Arthritis is a major cause of foot pain because each foot has 33 joints that can become affected by wearing away of cartilage caused by the disease. Pain and swelling worsens while standing or walking, and stiffness usually occurs after periods of rest. |
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Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes red, dry, flaking skin, sometimes accompanied by pain or itching. The condition usually occurs between the toes or on the soles or sides of the feet. |
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![]() | Bunions Bunions, referred to in the medical community as Hallux Valgus, are one of the most common forefoot problems. Symptoms of bunions include inflammation, swelling, and soreness on the side surface of the big toe They are commonly caused by wearing improper fitting footwear. |
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Calluses The formation of calluses is caused by an accumulation of dead skin cells that harden and thicken over an area of the foot. Some calluses have a deep seated core known as a nucleation. Causes of callus formation include high-heeled dress shoes and shoes that are too small. |
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Claw Toes A claw toe is a toe that is contracted at the PIP and DIP joints (middle and end joints in the toe), and can lead to severe pressure and pain. Ligaments that have tightened cause the toe's joints to curl downwards. This can cause discomfort at the top part of the toe that is rubbing against the shoe. Movement is very limited and can be extremely painful. |
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Corns Corns, like calluses, develop from an accumulation of dead skin cells on the foot, forming thick, hardened areas.
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Diabetes & Your Feet If you have diabetes proper foot health is especially critical because you may be at risk for many foot problems including:
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Hammer Toes A hammer toe is a toe that is contracted at the PIP joint (middle joint in the toe), potentially leading to severe pressure and pain. This condition is caused by ligaments and tendons that have tightened. Hammer toes may occur in any toe except the big toe, and there is often discomfort at the top part of the toe due to rubbing against the shoe. |
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Heel Pain Heel pain is a common condition in which weight bearing on the heel causes extreme discomfort. Factors in this condition can include:
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![]() | Heel Spurs The heel bone is the largest bone in the foot and absorbs the most amount of shock and pressure. A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone Heel spurs can cause extreme pain in the rearfoot, especially while standing or walking. Calcium deposits have formed due to the plantar fascia pulling away from the heel area. |
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Ingrown Toenails Known to physicians as onychocryptosis, ingrown toe nails are a common, painful condition that occur when skin on one or both sides of a nail grows over the edges of the nail, or when the nail itself grows into the skin. They are usually very painful and can be associated with infection of the toe. Irritation, redness, an uncomfortable sensation of warmth and swelling can result from an ingrown toenail. |
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Mallet Toes A mallet toe occurs when the joint at the end of the toe cannot straighten. Excessive rubbing of the mallet toe against the top of the shoe can lead to pain and the development of a corn. The tip of the toe is often turned down against the shoe causing pressure and discomfort. |
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Metatarsalgia Metatarsalgia is a general term used to denote a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region of the foot (the area just before the toes, more commonly referred to as the ball-of-the-foot). This foot disorder that can affect the bones and joints at the ball-of-the-foot and is often located under the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal heads Metatarsalgia is often caused from improper fitting footwear. |
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Morton's Neuroma Morton's Neuroma is a common foot problem associated with pain, swelling and/or an inflammation of a nerve, usually at the ball-of-the-foot between the 3rd and 4th toes.
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Morton's Toe Morton's Toe is a common forefoot disorder where the second toe is longer than the Big Toe (the Hallux).
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Neuropathy Diabetic Neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves. The most common type of diabetic neuropathy is called peripheral neuropathy and affects the peripheral nerves. Diabetic Neuropathy can cause insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain, heat, and cold If minor injuries are left untreated, complications may result and lead to ulceration and possibly even amputation. It is very important for diabetics to take the necessary precautions to prevent all foot-related injuries. |
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Over Pronation (Flat Feet) Over-pronation, or flat feet, is a common biomechanical problem that occurs in the walking process when a person's arch collapses upon weight bearing. This condition can cause extreme stress or inflammation on the plantar fascia, potentially causing severe discomfort and leading to other foot problems. Over-pronation occurs when the framework of the foot begins to collapse, causing the foot to flatten. |
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Overlapping Toes Overlapping toes can occur in any of the toes and can cause extreme irritation if not corrected.
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Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia.
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Post-Tib Tendonitis Post-Tib Tendonitis is a strain placed on the posterior tibial tendon. The posterior tibial tendon runs along the inside of the ankle and the foot.
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Pregnancy & Your Feet Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman's body. Many women have common complaints throughout their pregnancy. One of these complaints, often overlooked, is foot pain. Two of the most common foot problems experienced by pregnant woman are over-pronation and edema. These problems can lead to pain at the heel, arch, or the ball-of-foot. |
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Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis is a common ailment that affects the forefoot, typically in young people who engage in physical activity like running or dancing. A common symptom is pain in the ball-of-the-foot, caused by irritation of the sesamoid bones, which are tiny bones within the tendons that run to the big toe. |
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Shin Splints Shin splints are a common lower extremity complaint, especially among runners and other athletes. They are characterized by pain in the front or inside aspect of the lower leg due to overexertion of the muscles. |
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