Foot and Leg Conditions



Taking care of foot and legs is as important as taking care of any other part of the body. Know here about various foot and leg conditions and diseases, their causes, symptoms and treatments and tips for proper foot care.

Hammer Toe : Toe is an important organ of the human body.  You must have seen some people with bent toe.  This bent is caused due to deformity condition of the toe and is known as hammer toe.....More About Hammer Toe...

Heel Pain : Heel pain can be caused by various reasons. Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs are the most common form of heel pain. Though identical, both these form have slightly different characteristic. ....More About Heel Pain...

Heel Spur : One may experience pain in the heel. Though there are various reasons for heel pain the possibility of your heel pain being result of heel spur can not be ruled out. However, it is not necessary that each heel pain must be result of heel spur. ....More About Heel Spur...

Ingrown Toenail : When the growth of toenail occurs in the flesh of toe, such is condition of the toenail is termed as ingrown toenail. Usually, big toe is the common site of development of ingrown toenail. ....More About Ingrown Toenail...

Mallet Toe : Toes are important parts of human body. Despite this fact most of the people does not pay adequate attention toward toe care. Though abnormalities developed in toes may not be serious in nature it can cause certain serious implications.....More About Mallet Toe...

Metatarsalgia : Our routine activities and lifestyle can adversely affect the functions of various body parts and may result in development of certain ailments. In this article we are going to discuss the heel or toe related diseases in general and pain in ball of foot in particular.....More About Metatarsalgia...

Morton's Neuroma : A neuroma is a cancer less growth of nerve tissue that can proceed in various parts of your body. Morton's neuroma occurs in a nerve in your foot, usually between your third and fourth toes.....More About Morton's Neuroma...

Orthotics : Orthotics are designed to fit your feet efficiently than over the counter arch which supports and balances the biomechanical inadequacies of your feet or legs. ....More About Orthotics...

Pedicure Infections : Pedicures are a great way to improve the overall appearance of the feet, and their nails. It usually is a manicure for your feet. It is also the care of the feet together with toenails. ....More About Pedicure Infections...

Plantar Fasciitis : The plantar fascia is a thick, broad, inelastic band of fibrous tissue that usually courses with the bottom - plantar surface of the foot. It is attached to heel bone and fans out to attach to the bottom....More About Plantar Fasciitis...

Samoisitis : Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the accessory bones situated on the underside of the foot and the big toe. The Bones in the body are connected to each other at joints. But sesamoid bones are connected to tendons in the muscle. The patella is the largest sesamoid.....More About Samoisitis...

Swollen Feet : Swollen feet are a condition where the muscles in the feet have an excessive fluid. This excessive fluid can lead to an increase in weight. ....More About Swollen Feet...

Tarsal Tunnel : The Tarsal tunnel is a kind of narrow space that lies on the inside of the ankle next to ankle bones. The tunnel is protected with a thick ligament that maintains the actual structure contained within tunnel such as arteries, veins, and nerves. ....More About Tarsal Tunnel...

Foot Care Tips : Foot is an important part of the human body. Foot helps us in performing regular activities and leading healthy life. We will not be able to perform routine activities and undertake adventurous activities.....More About Foot Care Tips...

Foot Warts : here are various abnormalities that may develop on different parts of the foot. Some abnormalities affect, foot joints, some foot bones and other muscles or skin of the foot. Whatever may be the nature of abnormality and cause behind occurrence of such abnormality, ....More About Foot Warts...