Dr. Dave Williams - El Paso Feet

09/02/2025

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, often leading to pain, swelling, redness, and difficulty wearing shoes. It may feel sore, stiff, or inflamed, especially after long periods of walking or standing. Bunions develop over ti

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08/26/2025

As people age, nails often become thicker, more brittle, and harder to trim. Limited flexibility, vision changes, and certain health conditions can make nail care difficult and increase the risk of problems such as ingrown toenails, fungal infections

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08/20/2025

Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that combines agility and quick movements, which can lead to foot and ankle injuries. Common pickleball injuries include sprained ankles, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and stress fractures. These often occ

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08/12/2025

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is an infection that affects the nail bed and causes the nail to become thickened, discolored, brittle, and sometimes painful. It develops when fungi enter the nail through small cracks or separations, often thriving in warm and moist environments like sh...

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08/07/2025

Bunions can be treated.

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08/05/2025

Hammertoe is a deformity where one or more toes bend abnormally at the middle joint, often causing pain and difficulty walking. Flexible hammertoes may respond to noninvasive treatments, but rigid cases often require surgical correction. Common procedures include tenotomy, which involves cutting a t...

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07/29/2025

Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop as a natural response to repeated pressure or friction. Although they help protect the skin, they can become painful, especially when located on weight-bearing areas of the feet. Corns typically form on the tops or sides of toes and are oft...

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07/24/2025

Diet, not lack of exercise, drives obesity, a new study finds

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.

07/22/2025

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to discomfort and possible infection. This condition often affects the big toe and may result from improper nail trimming, wearing tight footwear, injury, or genetic nail shape. Symptoms include redness,...

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07/15/2025

Lifting heavy weights can lead to foot pain due to the repetitive stress placed on the feet during exercises like squats, deadlifts, and lunges. These movements increase pressure on the arches, heels, and forefeet, which can aggravate underlying foot problems. People with flat feet or high arches ma...

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07/08/2025

A broken toe may result from a direct hit, such as stubbing the toe, dropping something heavy on it, or from repeated stress like running or jumping. Pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking are common signs of a toe fracture. Some breaks can cause the bone to shift out of place, while other...

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