How to Care for Diabetic Foot
How to Care for Diabetic FootMillions of people are affected by diabetes each year. Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Once a diabetic...
What Are Corns?
What Are Corns?Corns are areas of thick skin that are caused by repeated pressure or friction, typically on the toes. The base of the corn can be seen on the surface of the skin, but the top of the corn points inwards, causing pain and discomfort. Corns can be either...Corns and Calluses
Corns and Calluses A corn is a lesion that forms in the skin of the foot, and it is typically circular in shape, small in size, and thick and rough in texture. A corn generally occurs as a result of repeated pressure on the skin; one example of this is the...
Risk Factors for Developing Neuropathy
Risk Factors for Developing NeuropathyNeuropathy occurs when nerves that are in the feet or hands become damaged. Common symptoms of neuropathy include a sense of numbness or tingling, burning or stabbing pain, a loss of balance, and muscle weakness in the feet. Those...Join The Community Forum
