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Gout in Your Big Toe: Practical Steps to Relieve the Pain

Gout in Your Big Toe: Practical Steps to Relieve the Pain

Imagine suddenly waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe. You’d find it difficult to walk, and even the gentle pressure of a duvet resting on the affected foot would be agonising. It sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? Sadly, this...

Caring for Flat Feet

Caring for Flat Feet

The condition ‘flat feet’, or ‘Pes Planus’ to use its medical name, is when the usual arch shape of the sole of the foot is fallen. This results in most, if not all, of the foot being in contact with the floor when standing. Our feet are complex formations of 26 bones...

Corns And Calluses: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Corns And Calluses: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Corns and calluses are among the most common foot conditions, with most adults suffering from one or other at some point in their life. Although often grouped together, corns and calluses are actually quite different. Differences Between Corns and Calluses Corns are...

12 Ways to Get Rid of Foot Odour and Stop It Coming Back

12 Ways to Get Rid of Foot Odour and Stop It Coming Back

While many foot problems are more serious than smelly feet, few are more embarrassing. People with bromodosis (the medical term for foot odour) are likely to feel self-conscious, anxious and reluctant to socialise. In short, this frustrating foot complaint can stop...

What to Do If You Get a Bunion

What to Do If You Get a Bunion

A bunion is a common foot deformity that affects the joint at the bottom of the big toe, causing a bony lump to appear on the side of the foot. If you develop a bunion, you’ll notice that your big toe no longer lies straight; instead, it leans towards your other toes...

Choosing the Best School Shoes for Your Child

Choosing the Best School Shoes for Your Child

While stocking up on most back-to-school essentials is relatively easy, hunting for the right school shoes for your child can be a headache. After all, they’ll be worn day in, day out. It’s vital that they’re well-fitting, robust yet comfortable, and unlikely to cause...