Healthy Feet Mobile Clinic - Basingstoke

05/12/2024

🤓 Understanding Myxoid Cysts on the Feet

Myxoid cysts, also known as digital mucous cysts or mucous myxoid cysts, are small, fluid-filled lumps that typically appear near the joints of the fingers or toes, often on the feet. Here’s what you need to know:

*What Are Myxoid Cysts?*
•⁠ ⁠*Appearance*: These cysts are usually translucent, smooth, and round, ranging in size from 5 to 15 millimeters.
•⁠ ⁠*Location*: Commonly found at the base of the toenail or near the toe joints.
•⁠ ⁠*Content*: Filled with a clear, jelly-like fluid derived from joint fluid.

*Causes and Risk Factors*
•⁠ ⁠*Degenerative Changes*: Often associated with osteoarthritis or other degenerative joint diseases.
•⁠ ⁠*Trauma*: Repeated minor injuries to the area can contribute to their development.
•⁠ ⁠*Age*: More common in people over 50 years old.

*Symptoms*
•⁠ ⁠*Swelling and Discomfort*: May cause mild discomfort or tenderness, especially when pressure is applied.
•⁠ ⁠*Nail Changes*: Can lead to ridging or grooving of the nearby toenail.
•⁠ ⁠*Leakage*: Occasionally, the cysts may rupture and leak clear fluid.

*Treatment Options*
•⁠ ⁠*Observation*: If the cyst is not causing discomfort, it can often be left alone.
•⁠ ⁠*Needle Aspiration*: The fluid can be drained with a needle, though cysts may recur.
•⁠ ⁠*Corticosteroid Injections*: May help reduce inflammation and shrink the cyst.
•⁠ ⁠*Surgical Removal*: In persistent or bothersome cases, surgical excision may be necessary.

*Prevention and Care*
•⁠ ⁠*Footwear*: Wear comfortable shoes with adequate support to avoid pressure on the toes.
•⁠ ⁠*Avoid Trauma*: Protect your feet from repetitive injuries.
•⁠ ⁠*Monitor Changes*: Keep an eye on any changes in the size or appearance of the cyst.

If you suspect you have a myxoid cyst or have any concerns about a lump on your foot, consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

31/03/2024

🐣 To all my ‘egg-cellent’ customers, I hope you have a wonderful, peaceful Easter Sunday.

12/01/2024

🤓Research from Forbes Advisor has revealed that almost a third (30%) of people in the UK will be setting New Year’s resolutions this year. The majority of people either have never set a New Year’s resolution in their life or have no plans to do so in 2024. Where are you in this statistic?

🤔What kinds of resolutions do you set?

Whether you set them or not at this time of year or otherwise (I’ve not yet, I’ve decided that January is still hibernation time rather than a ‘make any changes’ time!), here are a few tips that might help you stick to your goals.

1. One Habit at a Time. This is incredibly important — most people ignore it because they underestimate how much focus it takes to actually stick to a new habit.
2. Make it small to start with, otherwise it’ll feel like a mammoth task.
3. Once a Day. This can help embed a new habit through consistency of effort.
4. Focus on Starting. Sometimes getting started can be the hardest part!
5. Enjoy Doing It. The more you enjoy it the more likely you are to stick to it consistently.
6. Watch Your Thoughts. We all know negative self talk does us no favours. Acknowledge the thoughts and move on.
7. Be accountable. Tell at least one other person about your habit change, and ask them to keep you accountable.

01/01/2024

12/11/2023

Can you guess what these are? 🤔

As part of the conference yesterday we learnt about silicone toe props and how to make our own!! (I’m not telling you which one is mine 🤫🤣).

It’s a great skill to practice as it means that I can offer my customers even more options to help alleviate discomfort from corns and callus and when the foot isn’t behaving as it should!! Another tool in the toolkit. 🤓

02/10/2023

Hands up who got caught in the rain today? 🙋‍♀️ I know I did!

The beauty of a mobile footcare service means you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home (and get wet in the process!).

Let me take care of your feet, and the hassle out of the elements! ☔️⛈🌂