In the early stages of a plantar fibroma, doctors advise the following nonsurgical treatment options. If the fibroma is severe enough, surgery may be needed. Read more: How Do You Treat a Plantar Fibroma? Article
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Worst Shoes for Your Foot Health and Beauty With Pictures
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Foot Health: Reasons You Feel Burning in Your Feet
The feeling of burning in your feet isn't just an annoyance. It might also be a sign of a more serious condition. Find out more...
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Foot Health: Causes of Swollen Feet and Ankles
Swollen feet and ankles may be associated with conditions like pregnancy, injury, heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease,...
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Burning or Swollen Feet? What Foot Pain Symptoms Say About Your Health
Foot pain and heel pain can be signs of serious health problems. Discover information about cold feet, itchy feet, burning feet...
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Feet Facts Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
Did you know that certain shoes and common diseases can wreak havoc on your feet? If you've been having problems with your feet,...
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All ___________ have flat feet. See AnswerRelated Disease Conditions
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Swollen Ankles and Swollen Feet
Swollen ankles and swollen feet is a symptom of an underlying disease or condition such as edema, medications, pregnancy, injuries, diseases, infections, lymphedema, or blood clots.
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Foot Pain
Foot pain may be caused by injuries (sprains, strains, bruises, and fractures), diseases (diabetes, Hansen disease, and gout), viruses, fungi, and bacteria (plantar warts and athlete's foot), or even ingrown toenails. Pain and tenderness may be accompanied by joint looseness, swelling, weakness, discoloration, and loss of function. Minor foot pain can usually be treated with rest, ice, compression, and elevation and OTC medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Severe pain should be treated by a medical professional.
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How Do You Get Rid of a Corn On Your Foot?
Learn what medical treatments can help ease the corn on your foot and speed up your recovery.
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How Do You Treat Tendonitis in the Foot?
Learn what medical treatments can help ease your symptoms of tendonitis in the foot and help you manage tendonitis in the foot. Tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed and causes pain from repetitive movement. Learn the types of tendonitis, how it happens, and how to treat it.
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How Do You Heal a Blister on Your Foot Fast?
Blisters are small fluid pockets of clear fluid that form in the superficial skin layers. Most blisters develop because of friction between your skin and a foreign body. Your new shoes or your marathon running practice may chaff your skin and cause you to blister. A blister may also form following a burn injury.
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What Causes Blisters on Your Feet?
What are foot blisters and what causes them? Learn about the types of foot blisters, what causes them, and how to treat them.
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How Do You Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst on Your Foot?
What are ganglion cysts, and how can you get rid of them? Learn about treatments, home remedies, and when surgery may be needed.
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What Is the Best Foot Callus Remover?
Best foot callus removers contain a gentle but highly effective scrubbing mechanism. With the right callus remover, you can remove callus and soften and smoothen your feet at home. Choosing the best foot callus remover depends on your budget and the size of the rough surface.
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How Do You Get Rid of Hard Skin on Your Feet Fast?
The foot is often the most neglected part of the body. We often do not look twice at our feet, which is the most significant weight-bearing part of our body. People are often quite casual and negligent in choosing the right products for their feet. Careless choice of shoes can put a lot of load on your feet making them dry and cracked.
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Can Clubfoot Be Fixed?
Clubfoot is a fairly common congenital (present at birth) foot deformity. Approximately one infant in every 1,000 live births gets it. Clubfoot can be fixed if its treatment begins within the first week or two after birth.
Treatment & Diagnosis
Prevention & Wellness
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- Smart Steps for Healthy Feet
- Health Tip: Prevent Foot Blisters
- Health Tip: Recognize a Foot Neuroma
- Health Tip: Got Athlete's Foot?
- Health Tip: When Heel Pain is Afoot
- Health Tip: Pain in the Foot?
- Health Tip: Feet That Hurt
- Health Tip: Treating Clubfoot
- Health Tip: Stretch Your Feet
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