Chilblains are a common condition in winter a lot of people suffer from. They are patches of red, swollen and itchy skin. The main cause of Chilblains is poor circulation and cold weather approaching. It is very common to get this condition on the ends of toes and fingers. Tight shoes may also be a
Raynaud’s Syndrome Winter is just around the corner and some of us feel the cold more than others. As Podiatrists we commonly see clients suffering from Raynaud’s syndrome. Raynaud’s syndrome causes areas of the body to feel numb and cold in response to lower temperatures and in some cases caused by stress. In Raynaud’s syndrome,
As Podiatrists, arthritis is a common underlying cause for pain and discomfort in the foot ankle or knees. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body, and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle. There are more
Ingrown toenails or otherwise known as onychocryptosis is a common condition that is predominantly seen in the big toe. And what exactly does it mean? Ingrown toenails are formed from the compression of the nail edge growing into the skin of the toe. Subsequent to this, once the nail shoots through the skin it produces
Summer is the time where we expose our feet to the environment, whether it is the beach, the public swimming pool or even just in our general sandals. Although it is important to let our feet feel the fresh air, it is also important to ensure that we aren’t exposing ourselves to any unnecessary pain
Living with Diabetes: How does it affect the feet? By Gordon Lazarte Diabetes is one of the most common and fastest growing chronic conditions, especially in the Western World. It is a result of an increased amount of glucose (sugar) in our blood. The body is unable to break down majority of the
By Gordon Lazarte Ingrown toenails are painful, there is no way around it. You may have been suffering from ingrown toenails for a while now and Podiatrists are exactly the professionals who can help! What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail can be very painful and this is due to the pressure from the
Hip Pain In Women What Is Hip Pain? The hip joint joins the Femur (thigh bone) and the Pelvis. It joins the lower limb to the torso of the body. It is a strong stabilizing ball-and-socket joint which fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement. It is the body’s largest joint,
Knee Pain in Children – Osgood Schaltter Disease Knee Pain in children is often different than adults. There are several common diagnoses of knee pain in children, but the two common causes of knee pain in children or adolescents are Osgood Schaltter Disease and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. What Is Osgood Schaltter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osteoarthritis – A Podiatrist Can Help! Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that can affect many joints in the lower limb BUT it doesn’t have to stop you doing the activities you love and you don’t have to suffer in pain. This article will help explain. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a general break down