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Foot Health

Preventing Plantar Warts: Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy and Wart-Free

Preventing Plantar Warts: Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy and Wart-Free

Plantar warts, also known as verrucas, are small, noncancerous growths that appear on the soles of the feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are highly contagious, making them a common problem for many people.

Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

Dr. K's Tips for Keeping Your Feet Healthy with Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC website, more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. 96 million US adults - over a third - have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and may be underreported.

Why do I have pins and needles sensation in my feet?

Why do I have pins and needles sensation in my feet?

Do you experience pins and needles or sharp shooting pains in your toes or feet? Are the sensations worse at night? Has your balance gotten worse? You may be experiencing peripheral neuropathy, a nerve problem far away from your spinal cord.

What is the difference between an orthotic and insert?

Orthotics and inserts each are effective in treating foot and ankle conditions such as neuroma, and plantar fasciitis. While the two terms are used interchangeably, they are different! What makes an orthotic different than an insert?

Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease during American Heart Month

Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a common circulatory problem where the arteries are narrowed, restricting blood flow to your limbs. If you have PAD, your legs will not receive enough blood flow to keep up with the demands of walking, standing and exercising.

Foot Ulcers: Seek Professional Care Right Away

Foot ulcers are deep sores or a break in the skin that can easily become infected and worsen. Foot ulcers require immediate medical attention because if they are left untreated, they can affect deeper layers of the skin and even the bone.

Take Good Care of Your Feet: A New Year’s Resolution that You Can Keep

We’ve got a great idea for a New Year’s resolution that is good for you and easy to keep. This year, keep your lowly feet in mind and resolve to take good care of them with these simple and economical foot care tips.