The way your foot and ankle move is really important for how your legs work. Your foot is the last part of your leg that touches the ground and pushes against any outside force. When your foot and ankle move properly, it helps your leg handle the weight of your body. During the part of […]
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Pressure Ulcers on the Feet
Pressure ulcers are a significant concern in healthcare. These wounds develop due to prolonged pressure on the skin, often affecting individuals with limited mobility or those with underlying health conditions. Pressure ulcers can also result from reduced blood flow to the skin. Any break in the skin caused by pressure can lead to infection. Common infections […]
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Hyperhidrosis of the Feet
Each foot, on average, has about 250,000 eccrine sweat glands that produce half a pint of sweat each day. Sweating is a natural and important bodily function. It regulates the body’s temperature by cooling the skin so that it does not overheat. In individuals with hyperhidrosis, the sympathetic nervous system works in “overdrive”, producing far […]
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Excessive Foot Sweat
Excessive foot sweating, known as focal hyperhidrosis, is a common but distressing condition. It involves uncontrollable sweating of the feet even when not hot or physically active. Treatments can help manage its impact. Normal sweating occurs when you are hot, exercising, anxious, or nervous, as the nervous system triggers sweat glands to cool the body. […]
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Trench Foot
Trench foot, also known as immersion foot syndrome, is a serious condition resulting from prolonged exposure of the feet to moisture. It damages the circulation and nerve function in the feet. Its history goes back to World War I when soldiers in cold, wet trenches suffered from it due to wearing inadequate footwear. The symptoms of […]
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