Foot Conditions
Conditions affecting the foot
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20 Foot Conditions
Athlete’s foot
Symptoms Include:
Rash | Itch | Pain | Redness
Rash | Itch | Pain | Redness
Athlete’s foot is a fungus-caused rash. It typically shows up between the toes. Itchy, red, scaly, dry, cracked, or blistering skin may be present. It’s usually not significant, but it should be addressed. This is done to prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or to other persons.
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Fungal nail infection
Bunion
Symptoms Include:
Lump | Pain | Swelling | Redness
Lump | Pain | Swelling | Redness
A bunion is a bone malformation at the base of the big toe’s joint. A bunion can affect anyone. Women are more likely to have them than men. If you have a bunion, consult your podiatrist or doctor because if you don’t address it, the symptoms can get worse.
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Cellulitis
Symptoms Include:
Redness | Pain | Swelling | Temperature
Redness | Pain | Swelling | Temperature
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin’s deeper layers and beneath the surface. If not treated promptly, it can be fatal. This page explains the signs and symptoms of cellulitis, as well as when to seek medical help.
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Staph infection
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
Symptoms Include:
Poor coordination | Walking problems | Muscle weakness | Cold fingers and toes
Poor coordination | Walking problems | Muscle weakness | Cold fingers and toes
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) a peripheral nerve disease is a collection of hereditary disorders that affect the peripheral nerves (they control your muscles and other things like the sense of touch). If you suspect you’re experiencing CMT symptoms, see a doctor.
Club foot
Symptoms Include:
Malformation | Difficulty walking
Malformation | Difficulty walking
A congenital abnormality known as club foot (also known as talipes) can afflict one or both feet. Early treatment is usually effective in resolving the problem. If your child has a club foot, one or both of his or her feet will point down and inwards, with the sole facing backwards.
Corns and calluses
Symptoms Include:
Thickened skin | Pain
Thickened skin | Pain
Corns and calluses are thickened hardened skin patches. When the skin is subjected to a lot of pressure or friction, they form. They’re most common on the feet, and they can be painful. If you have them on your feet, seek treatment from a podiatrist (chiropodist).
Diabetic foot ulcers
Symptoms Include:
Blisters | Calluses | Sores | Pain | Redness | Swelling
Blisters | Calluses | Sores | Pain | Redness | Swelling
A diabetic foot ulcer is a slow-healing open wound or sore on the skin. Diabetic polyneuropathy patients frequently experience these symptoms. If you have numb feet, stepping on something sharp can easily cut your foot. An ulcer can also form if you acquire a blister as a result of ill-fitting shoes.
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Diabetic neuropathy | Peripheral arterial disease
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetes can cause diabetic neuropathy, which is a type of nerve injury. High blood sugar (glucose) levels can harm nerves all over the body. Nerves in the legs and feet are the most commonly affected by diabetic neuropathy.
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Flat feet
Symptoms Include:
Malformation | Pain
Malformation | Pain
Flat feet, often known as ‘fallen arches,’ are defined as having low or no arches and pressing almost totally flat on the ground.
Foot drop
Symptoms Include:
Foot drop
Foot drop
Foot drop is a muscular weakness or paralysis that makes lifting your front foot and toes difficult. It’s usually diagnosed via a physical test that looks at how you walk and examines your leg muscles to see if you have foot drop.
Foot pain
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Swelling
Pain | Swelling
Foot discomfort is a frequent condition that can have a variety of causes. Many conditions that cause foot discomfort are usually self-managed. If you have severe or persistent pain in your feet, you should consult your doctor. Some of the most common reasons for foot discomfort are listed here.
Fungal nail infection
Symptoms Include:
Discolouration | Abnormal nails | Pain
Discolouration | Abnormal nails | Pain
Infections of the nails caused by fungi are very prevalent. They are normally not dangerous, but they can be bothersome and take a long time to heal. Fungal nail infections most commonly affect toenails, although they can also affect fingernails.
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Athlete’s foot
Heel pain
Symptoms Include:
Pain
Pain
Most heel discomfort can be relieved at home. If your heel discomfort persists, you should consult a doctor.
Hereditary spastic paraplegia
Symptoms Include:
Muscle weakness | Stiffness | Reduced sensation | Need to pee
Muscle weakness | Stiffness | Reduced sensation | Need to pee
Hereditary spastic paraplegia refers to a range of rare genetic illnesses that produce leg muscle weakness and stiffness. Over time, the symptoms get more severe. Because hereditary spastic paraplegia is frequently misdiagnosed, it’s difficult to tell how many people have it.
Ingrown toenail
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Redness | Pus | Blood
Pain | Redness | Pus | Blood
When the sides of a toenail grow into the surrounding skin, it is called an ingrown toenail. The flesh gets red, puffy, and sensitive as the nail coils and pierces it.
Limp in a child
Symptoms Include:
Limp
Limp
A limping youngster is usually the result of a small injury, such as a sprain or splinter. However, if there’s no evident cause, consult your doctor because there could be a dangerous underlying medical disease.
Metatarsalgia
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Tingling | Walking problems
Pain | Tingling | Walking problems
Pain in the ball of the foot is known as Metatarsalgia. The metatarsals are affected. The bones that link the ankle bones to the toes are known as talus. They’re a prevalent cause of discomfort. When you’re standing, walking, or sprinting, your weight is supported by your metatarsals.
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Foot pain
Morton’s neuroma
Symptoms Include:
Numbness | Pain | Walking problems
Numbness | Pain | Walking problems
Morton’s neuroma is an inflamed or injured nerve in the foot. Treatments that you might attempt can often help to alleviate the symptoms.
Myositis (polymyositis and dermatomyositis)
Symptoms Include:
Muscle weakness | Muscle ache | Fatigue | Difficulty walking | Tiredness
Muscle weakness | Muscle ache | Fatigue | Difficulty walking | Tiredness
Myositis is a muscle disease that affects a small number of people. Myositis is a term that refers to muscular inflammation. Muscle weakness, uncomfortable or aching muscles, tripping or stumbling, and excessive weariness after walking or standing are the most common symptoms. You should see your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Difficulty walking | Numbness | Muscle wasting
Pain | Difficulty walking | Numbness | Muscle wasting
PAD (peripheral arterial disease) is a frequent ailment. It occurs when fatty deposits in the arteries impede blood flow to the leg muscles. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is another name for it. If you have reoccurring leg pain when exercising, visit your doctor.
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Blue skin and lips (cyanosis)
Peripheral neuropathy
Symptoms Include:
Numbness | Pain | Muscle weakness | Walking problems
Numbness | Pain | Muscle weakness | Walking problems
When nerves in the body’s extremities such as the hands, feet, and arms are injured, peripheral neuropathy develops. The symptoms vary depending on which nerves are impacted. If you have early symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, you should see a doctor.
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Warts and verrucas
Symptoms Include:
Skin lesions | Pain
Skin lesions | Pain
Warts are tiny lumps on the skin that grow as a result of a viral infection. Verrucas are warts that appear on the bottom of the feet. Most people will develop warts at some point in their lives. They normally go away on their own, although it may take months or even years for them to do so.
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