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Plantar Fasciitis
While heel pain is a common problem this doesn’t mean that it should just be brushed aside or considered a small matter. Untreated heel pain can lead to long-term pain Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Taking Care of Little Feet
A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Don't Ignore Your Heel Pain
Heel pain—it’s more common than you may think, and it should never be ignored. After all, untreated heel pain can get much worse, making it difficult to even stand and Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Podiatry,  Foot Issues,  Foot Conditions,  Foot Pain,  Ankle Pain
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Preventing Blisters
While the appearance of blisters may be embarrassing, the pain accompanying them is often much worse and more of a concern for people who have them. Although blisters are a Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment Options
With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe, Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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What is Metatarsalgia?
Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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What are Bone Spurs
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles
Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles Do you have a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Ankle sprains sprain occur when the ligaments in the ankle are Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Dealing With Claw Toes and Mallet Toes
Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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What are Hammertoes?
A hammertoe is a common foot deformity that affects the middle joint of the smaller toes. As a result, this causes the toes to bend downward. Since this bend causes Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Treating Diabetic Feet
Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet, Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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Dealing With Ingrown Toenails? We Can Help
Is your ingrown nail a real nuisance? Are you in pain and has it become too much to handle? If you need a podiatrist, your Norridge Foot Clinic doctor in Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Podiatry,  Foot Issues,  Foot Conditions,  Foot Pain
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Ingrown Nails
Swelling, reddened flesh, shooting pain, and pus are just some of the incredibly uncomfortable symptoms of having an ingrown toenail. Although this condition can sometimes be successfully treated through home Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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What Causes Warts?
What Causes Warts? Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma Read moreCategory: Podiatry
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What is Causing My Ankle Pain?
Ankle pain is fairly common and can be a symptom of a number of podiatry problems. In many cases, ankle pain may be the result of a simple ankle sprain. Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Podiatry,  Foot Issues,  Foot Conditions,  Foot Pain,  Ankle Pain,  Foot Injuries
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What is Causing My Heel Pain
Has walking become a painful experience due to heel pain? Our Norridge, IL, podiatrist, Dr. Laura Pickard, discusses several causes of the pain and shares treatment options. Aging As you grow older, Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Podiatry,  Foot Issues,  Foot Conditions,  Foot Pain,  Ankle Pain,  Foot Injuries