Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful. In fact, the pain from this problem can be severe enough to make many of your daily activities difficult or impossible to do. While treating an ingrown toenail can be a fairly simple procedure, patients will often make mistakes or poor decisions that can lead to this problem worsening.
Be Aware of the Causes of Ingrown Toenails
There is a common assumption that ingrown toenails are exclusively caused by wearing shoes that do not fit correctly.
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Do you have feet that ache much of the time? Are you hoping that there is something that can be done to stop them from hurting? Whether you're on your feet for 8 hours a day or just a fraction of that, having painful feet can put a damper on your entire day. Maybe you've already tried different shoes or various shoe inserts and now you've made an appointment to see a foot doctor.
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As glamorous and fashionable as high-heels may look, you could be doing yourself some real damage over time. Ask your podiatrist how many of the foot problems they see are related to the shoes people wear and you might be surprised. Unfortunately, these stylish and shapely shoes you can't leave home without are likely leaving their mark all over your body. Here's why you really shouldn't wear them too often:
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Plantar fasciitis can easily occur with regular exercise or being on your feet all day. To minimize the impact of this condition on your activities, a combination of treatment methods can help alleviate pain.
Use Support And Splinting
Supports or splints can add cushion to your foot and reduce impact on your plantar fascia when your walk or do other activities. Plantar fascia sleeves may be helpful when your pain is not severe and you only need mild support.
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When you think of skin cancer, you may think of it in places that are exposed to the sun frequently such as your arms or face. However, you can get skin cancer on your feet too, even if they rarely get sun exposure. This is one reason why it's important to see a podiatrist, like at Advanced Foot Clinic, when you have a foot abnormality you are concerned about. Early detection of the cancer on your foot makes it easier to treat and cure.
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