Foot hygiene

Foot hygiene Foot hygiene is the practice of keeping your feet clean and healthy to prevent infections, odours, and other foot problems. Proper foot care is essential to maintaining overall foot health, especially since your feet are exposed to sweat, dirt, and pressure from walking and standing. Here’s how to maintain good foot hygiene: Wash […]

Foot & joint pain

Foot & Joint Pain Foot and joint pain refers to discomfort or soreness in the feet or joints, which can result from various conditions. It can affect the bones, muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the feet, as well as the joints in areas like the ankles, toes, or knees. Some common causes of foot and […]

Chilblains

Chilblains Chilblains are painful, itchy swellings that occur on the skin after exposure to cold, damp conditions. They happen when the skin is exposed to cold temperatures, causing the small blood vessels to narrow. When the skin warms up again too quickly, the vessels can’t handle the sudden blood flow, leading to inflammation, redness, swelling, […]

Gout

Gout Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden pain, swelling, and redness in the joints, most often in the big toe. It happens when there is too much uric acid in the blood, which forms sharp crystals in the joints. This can be triggered by eating certain foods like red meat, seafood, and […]

Toe deformities

Toe deformities Toe deformities are conditions where the toes become misaligned or take on an abnormal shape, often due to muscle imbalance, arthritis, injury, or wearing ill-fitting shoes. These deformities can cause pain, difficulty walking, and problems with footwear. Common types include: Hammer toe: The toe bends downward at the middle joint. Claw toe: The […]

Fungal nail infection

Fungal nail infection Fungal nails occur when a fungal infection affects the toenail, causing it to become discolored, thickened, brittle, or distorted. The infection is usually caused by fungi that thrive in warm, damp environments like sweaty shoes or communal areas. It can be stubborn and, if left untreated, may cause discomfort or lead to […]

Diabetes

Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly, leading to high blood sugar levels. Over time, this can affect various parts of the body, including the feet. Diabetes can cause nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), leading to numbness, tingling, or loss of feeling in the feet. […]

Heel pain & plantar fasciitis

Heel pain & plantar fasciitis Heel pain is a common foot complaint, often caused by plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes—becomes inflamed or strained. Plantar fasciitis typically causes a sharp pain in the heel, especially […]

Ingrowing toenail

Ingrowing toenail An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. It most commonly affects the big toe and can result from improper nail trimming, tight footwear, injury, or genetics. If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can become more painful and […]

Callus

Callus A callus is a thickened, hardened area of skin that forms in response to repeated friction, pressure, or irritation. It commonly appears on the soles of the feet, especially the heel and ball, where the skin protects itself from constant rubbing, often caused by ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or abnormal walking patterns. While calluses […]