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Thick toenails can develop for several reasons, and understanding the cause helps guide proper treatment. One of the mos...
11/25/2025

Thick toenails can develop for several reasons, and understanding the cause helps guide proper treatment. One of the most frequent reasons is a fungal infection, which can make the nail appear yellow, brittle, and difficult to trim. Repeated trauma from wearing tight shoes or stubbing the toe can also cause the nail to thicken as it tries to protec...

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Soccer players put their feet under constant stress, which can lead to several common problems. Scrapes may occur from c...
11/18/2025

Soccer players put their feet under constant stress, which can lead to several common problems. Scrapes may occur from contact with the ground or another player. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that thrives in damp shoes, causing itching and redness. Blisters form from friction between the skin and cleats, while calluses develop as thickened s...

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Children and young teenagers who complain of heel pain may be experiencing a condition known as Sever’s disease. This co...
11/04/2025

Children and young teenagers who complain of heel pain may be experiencing a condition known as Sever’s disease. This condition is defined as inflammation in the growth plate of the heel due to repetitive force. It can affect children who frequently participate in running and jumping activities, such as soccer, basketball, or gymnastics. Early reco...

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Mallet toe is another name for the foot condition that is known as hammertoe. It is an ailment that prevents the toes fr...
10/28/2025

Mallet toe is another name for the foot condition that is known as hammertoe. It is an ailment that prevents the toes from straightening out, and they can bend at a downward angle. The toes that are generally affected are the second, third, or fourth toes, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary to restore the toes back to a normal position. ...

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Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toe...
10/21/2025

Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes. Risk factors include obesity, prolonged standing, high impact activities, flat feet, high arches, and tight calf muscles. Symptoms often involve sharp heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning or after periods o...

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Stress fractures in the feet are hairline cracks in the bone that often develop from repetitive force, rather than a sin...
10/07/2025

Stress fractures in the feet are hairline cracks in the bone that often develop from repetitive force, rather than a single traumatic event. Stress fractures generally occur in the long bones of the foot, which endure significant impact during walking, running, and jumping. Overtraining, sudden increases in activity, or inadequate rest between work...

Read more: https://www.drparrett.com/blog/causes-and-risks-of-foot-stress-fractures

Excess body weight places added stress on the feet, which can lead to discomfort and reduced mobility. Research shows th...
09/30/2025

Excess body weight places added stress on the feet, which can lead to discomfort and reduced mobility. Research shows that carrying higher fat mass is strongly linked to foot pain, while overall body weight can negatively affect how the foot functions during walking and standing. With obesity rates rising across the globe, problems such as plantar ...

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Common reasons why a broken toe can occur may be from stubbing it against a piece of furniture, or if a heavy object dro...
09/23/2025

Common reasons why a broken toe can occur may be from stubbing it against a piece of furniture, or if a heavy object drops on it. In severe fractures, the patient may hear the bone as it cracks, and this most likely indicates that it is a broken toe. Some of the symptoms that are associated with this condition can include swelling, bruising, and th...

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