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Gout

24 Jun 2020 Katrinain: CIRCULATION, COMMUNITY, DIABETES, FOOTWEAR, ORTHOTICS, PODIATRY

Gout is a condition caused by the build-up of uric acid, generally it affects your big toe and knee joints but can also affect your fingers, wrists, elbows Symptoms There are 2 types of gout, asymptomatic gout, which is when there is a build-up of uric acid but there are no visible signs or symptoms; […]

Why is podiatry important in diabetes?

14 Nov 2017 admin1in: DIABETESLeave a reply

Why is podiatry important in diabetes? Why is podiatry important in diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body metabolizes sugar often characterised by high blood sugar levels. Either the body does not produce enough insulin to store sugar as energy or the body resists the effects of insulin. There are […]

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CIRCULATION
Gout

Gout is a condition caused by the build-up of uric acid, generally it affects your big toe and knee joints but can also affect your fingers, wrists, elbows Symptoms There are 2 types of gout, asymptomatic gout, which is when there is a build-up of uric acid but there are no visible signs or symptoms; […]

Date:6 June 24, 2020
NAILS
Onychogryphosis

Onychogryphosis or ‘Ram’s Horn’, is a nail condition that is formed by slow growth of the nail plate or when one part of the toenail grows at a faster pace that the other. It is identified by thick or curvy yellowish colour on the toenails, most frequently the big toenail. Curving nails Infection Ingrown toenails […]

Date:6 April 30, 2020
BONE
Heel Pain

The heel is padded support of fatty tissue surrounding the heel bone that holds its shape even with the pressure of body weight and movement. It helps to protect the structures of the foot, including the calcaneus, ligaments and muscles. What Causes Heel Pain? Heel pain is a very common foot condition, some of the […]

Date:6 March 23, 2020
FOOTWEAR
What Causes Forefoot Pain?

Forefoot pain, also known as metatarsalgia pain, usually appears as an ache or burning sensation at the front or balls of your feet. The pain usually increases with extended standing, walking, running or extended exercise; and normally decreases with rest or when shoes are taken off. Most of the time, people who suffer from forefoot […]

Date:6 March 2, 2020
NAILS
Why Home Remedies DON’T Often Work for Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails hurt. If you have ever had an ingrown toenail, you’ll know exactly what we are talking about. We know that many people like treating ingrown toenails themselves at home with simple remedies. But in many cases, these home remedies simply do not work. It might relieve the pain for a while, but it […]

Date:6 November 18, 2019
NAILS
Not All Nail Fungi are the Same – Know the Different Types of Nail Fungus

Most people think that all nail fungal infections are the same because they seem to affect toenails the same way. But in fact, there are different types of nail fungal infections caused by various types of fungus. The four most common types are: Distal Lateral Subungual Onychomycosis. This is the most common type of nail […]

Date:6 October 29, 2019