Foot problemsDr Rob Hicks
Each foot is an engineering masterpiece made up of 26 bones, 33
joints and more than 100
muscles,
tendons and
ligaments. However, we tend to ignore our feet and take them for granted - until they hurt.
Full article >>>Leg and
foot problems are the most common reason for
diabetes-related
hospitalization, and
diabetes is the leading cause for
amputation in the lower leg and foot.
Full article >>>Foot problems related to
diabetes are the most common reason people need
amputation as a medical
treatment. Sores or
ulcers can occur on the feet of diabetics, sometimes without the diabetic even being aware of the sore.
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Full article >>>Foot problems - Sores and
blisters occur for two reasonsA: 1) If
peripheral neuropathy causes numbness, the person will not feel an irritation or pressure point in the foot. The
skin can break down and form an
ulcer. 2)
Blood circulation can be poor, ...
Full article >>>Any fore
foot problems causing
pain or discomfort should be given prompt attention.
Full article >>>People with
diabetes are prone to
foot problems because of complications related to the illness.
Diabetes causes damage to the
blood vessels and
nerves, which can result in a decreased ability to sense
trauma or pressure on the foot.
Full article >>>VIGILANCE CAN PREV
ENT DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMS
Question: I have
diabetes, but I don't need
insulin. I watch my
diet and take "diabetic pills" my doctor prescribes. Do I have to be concerned about
foot problems like diabetics that require
insulin do?
Full article >>>If you have
diabetes you are more prone to
foot problems, because the
disease can damage your
blood vessels and
nerves. This, in turn, may
make you less able to sense
injury or pressure on your foot.
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Diabetes Related
Foot Problems - Symptoms of
diabetes can include
foot problems. Source:WebMD Medical Reference from The Cleveland Clinic ...
Full article >>>Corns and calluses are one of the three major
foot problems in the United States. The other two are foot
infections and toenail problems.
Corns and calluses affect about 5% of the population.
Full article >>>Although
bunions can be an inherited condition that occurs in families, shoes that are too small are the
primary cause of
bunions, and other disabling
foot problems such as
corns,
calluses and
hammertoes.
Full article >>>you need more motivation to lose weight, here is a
partial list of the medical problems whose frequency is increased by
obesity:
diabetes,
high blood pressure,
heart attacks,
strokes,
arthritis,
gall stones, back,
hip,
knee, ankle and
foot problems ...
Full article >>>Of course you can run in whatever pair you come across
first in your sock drawer, but there is sophisticated sock technology out there, and if you're prone to
blisters or other
foot problems you might want to shop around a bit to find something that ...
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