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Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. … of the plantar fascia, a broad, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot. This ligament extends from the front of …
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Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury On this page: … of walking on pebbles: You may have plantar warts on the bottom of your feet. Patches of thick and tough skin on the … techniques. For example, wear the right shoes, and stretch before activities. Avoid more swelling. For 48 …
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… Broken Toe On this page: What is a broken toe? A broken toe is a break, or fracture, in a bone of your … toes can be cared for at home. Try using ice, elevating the foot, and resting. Treatment depends on which toe is broken, …
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… Athlete's Foot On this page: … foot can cause itching, peeling, and cracking on the bottoms of the feet and between the toes. How do you get it? You can get athlete's foot by …
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Foot Odour On this page: Overview … that most often causes a slight odour. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as … that most often causes a slight odour. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as …
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… Preventing Foot Cramps On this page: Overview … cramps include the following: Take a warm bath and do some stretching exercises before you go to bed if cramps wake you at night. Avoid pointing your toes while you stretch. Try not to sleep with your toes …
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… Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes On this page: Conditions Basics … time. The toes bend up at the joint where the toes and the foot meet. They bend down at the middle joints and at the … able to suggest more exercises. Gently pull on your toes to stretch the bent joints. For example, if a joint bends up, …
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… Orthotics for Foot Problems On this page: Overview … Problems: Finding the Right Shoes Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, …
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… Trapped Finger, Toe, or Limb On this page: Overview … Overview A body digit or limb, such as your finger and toe (digits) or hand and foot (limbs), can sometimes get caught in objects such as …
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… Do not assume that your shoe size has not changed. The bottoms of the feet lose the fatty pads (especially the heel … more easily. Ligaments and tendons lose their ability to stretch normally (elasticity). Nails tend to get thick and … may increase the risk of foot problems. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as …