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The foot is a biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion. More »
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is impinged and compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is also known as Posterior Tibial Nerve Neuralgia. TTS is a compression syndrome of the tibial nerve within the Tarsal Tunnel. This tunnel is found along the inner leg behind the medial malleolus . The posterior tibial nerve, a major artery, veins, and tendons travel in a bundle along this pathway, through the Tarsal Tunnel. More »
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the epidermis of the foot. It usually occurs between the toes, but in severely lasting cases may appear as an extensive "moccasin" pattern on the bottom and sides of the foot. The malady more commonly affects males than females. More »
Ship Foot
Ship Foot is a condition where the toenail becomes bruised , usually as a result of a heavy impact or injury. Whilst it is called "ship foot", it should be noted that it is by no means restricted to sailors. Anyone who does work involving lifting goods or playing a lot of sports is susceptible to the complaint. The origin of the term is believed to be as a result of the injuries often sustained by the cannon crew of British gun ships in the late 18th Century whereby a recoiling cannon could... More »
Burning Feet Syndrome
Burning feet syndrome, also known as Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, is a medical condition that causes severe burning and aching of the feet, hyperesthesia, and vasomotor changes of the feet that leads to excessive sweating. It can even affect the eyes, causing scotoma and amblyopia. The condition occurs more frequently in women, and usually manifests itself when a person is between 20 and 40 years old. The burning heat is usually limited to the soles of the feet, but may extend up to the ankles... More »
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive wear to the plantar fascia of the foot. The pain usually is felt on the underside of the heel, and is often most intense with the first steps of the day. It is commonly associated with long periods of weight bearing. Obesity, weight gain, jobs that require a lot of walking on hard surfaces, shoes with little or no arch support, and inactivity are also associated with the condition. More »
Plantar wart
A plantar wart is a wart caused by the human papilloma virus . It is a small lesion that appears on the sole of the foot and typically resembles a cauliflower. A plantar wart may have small black specks within it that ooze blood when the surface is shaved; these are abnormal capillaries. Though the name ''plantar wart'' describes specifically HPV infection on the sole of the foot, infection by the virus is possible anywhere on the body and common especially on the palm of the hand, where... More »
Immersion foot
Immersion foot, archaically trench foot, is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp and cold. It was a particular problem for soldiers engaged in trench warfare during the winter months of World War I, World War II, and also during the Vietnam conflict. Immersion foot occurs when feet are cold and damp while wearing constricting footwear. Unlike frostbite, immersion foot does not require freezing temperatures and can occur in temperatures up to 60° Fahrenheit... More »
Chilblain
Chilblains, also called perniosis or blain, when occurring on the feet, is a medical condition that is often confused with frostbite and trench foot. Chilblains are acral ulcers that occur when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity. Causes are idiopathic or manifestations of serious medical conditions that need to be investigated. Chilblains can be prevented by keeping the feet and hands warm in cold weather. Smoking cessation is advised. More »
Diseases of the foot
Although diseases of the foot generally are not limited, that is they are related to or manifest elsewhere in the body, often the foot, because of its distance from the central circulation, the heart and its constant exposure to pressures from the ground and the weight of the body, is the first place some of these diseases or a sign or symptom of others appear. More »
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