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When Should You See a Podiatrist?
If your lower legs or feet are causing trouble, who should you see – a podiatrist, your GP or some other specialist? If you’re worried or in pain the last thing you want is a stressful scrabble through the internet to figure out who can help. Happily, we have the...
Foot Care for Dementia Sufferers
Looking after a loved one who suffers from dementia is a big challenge. The state of their feet may be the last thing on your mind, yet a good foot care regime is just as important as their personal hygiene, diet, or general wellbeing. Foot health issues are worse for...
How to Live with Eczema
Also known as dermatitis, eczema affects roughly one in five adults and up to a fifth of all UK children. It can appear anywhere on the body, but it’s common on feet, toes and lower legs. The main symptoms of eczema are dry and itchy skin, which can flake and crack....
Painful Toes? It Could Be Capsulitis
What Is Capsulitis? Joints are kept in place and supported by connective tissues called ligaments. The entire joint is enclosed with more tissue, which creates a bag or ‘capsule’. The capsule also contains synovial fluid to protect and cushion bones, and ease...
How to Exercise After Injury or Illness
Returning to exercise can be a daunting prospect if injury or illness has kept you away. Indeed, it may feel like the last thing you should be doing. Of course, you must be careful not to make things worse, but eventually doing nothing becomes counterproductive. In...
How to Make Your Feet Happy and Healthy
Our feet take a constant pounding and they’re essential for mobility, yet we often overlook their maintenance. A quick splash in the shower may be the best they can hope for! Don’t wait until you have problems. Here are some quick and easy measures to keep your feet...
How to Care for Common Foot Wounds
We all have cuts and scrapes from time to time. Our feet and ankles are particularly susceptible to injury as we use them constantly. They are also on or near the ground, which tends to be rather grubby. Many foot wounds are minor and easy to resolve. However, even...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Athlete’s Foot
Do you suspect that you have athlete’s foot? Common symptoms include red, cracked, scaly skin, white patches and itching or burning between your toes. In its early stages, the problem may just seem like a minor irritation. Instead of seeking treatment for athlete’s...
Major Causes of Heel Pain
One in every ten people will experience one or more episodes of heel pain, with individuals aged 40-60 being particularly susceptible to the problem, according to the NHS. That’s a sobering thought. Sometimes the reason your heel hurts will be obvious. You’ve got a...
Do You Have Pitted Keratolysis?
Pitted keratolysis isn’t painful for most people so it may be tempting to ignore it if you think you have it. This isn’t a good idea though, as one of the main symptoms is a pronounced and unpleasant smell. Fortunately, this condition is perfectly treatable, and it...
How to Deal with a Ganglion Cyst
If a strange lump appears on your foot, it could be a ganglion cyst. Fortunately, this is a benign lump, so it won’t lead to more serious problems. However, depending on its location the cyst may press on a nerve, and this can cause pain and numbness. Here are the...
Working From Home? Your Feet Won’t Thank You
The pandemic has changed the way many people work. The days of lockdowns may be over but not everyone has rushed back to the workplace. Covid is still here and people are still vulnerable, so working from home has become commonplace for many. Unfortunately, long hours...