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What Is Raynaud’s Disease?
Do your fingers and toes sometimes turn numb, change color, or feel cold? While this is a common response to winter weather, if you have Raynaud’s disease, something more could Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Podiatry,  Foot Conditions
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Proactive Foot Care For Athletes
Pounding pavement, intense box jumps, PR deadlifts…we couldn’t do the activities and exercise we love without healthy feet and ankles. Of course, feet and ankles are also prone to injury. Read moreCategory: Foot Care,  Podiatry
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Preventing Blisters on Your Feet
A blister can be a real nuisance. It can make it uncomfortable to walk around, let alone try to go on your run. Fortunately, there are some simple things you Read moreCategory: Podiatry,  Foot Issues,  Foot Conditions
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How To Know if Your Ankle Pain Is Serious
Does all ankle pain warrant care from a medical professional? Maybe you noticed a twinge of pain in your ankle after running on the treadmill or stepping off the curb wrong. Read moreCategory: Podiatry,  Foot Issues,  Foot Conditions
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What Are Fallen Arches?
Fallen arches, better known as flat feet, are more common than you might realize. While many people have flat feet and don’t even know it, others are dealing with regular Read moreCategory: Podiatry,  Foot Conditions
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Foot Fracture vs. Broken Bone
The simple answer is that there is no difference between a fracture and a break. From shattered bones to hairline cracks, any damage done to the bones of the feet Read moreCategory: Podiatry,  Foot Conditions,  Foot Injuries
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Arthritis and Your Feet
Is the pain and stiffness you’re experiencing in your feet and ankles caused by arthritis? If arthritis is left untreated, it’s possible that your symptoms could become so severe that Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions
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Treating Your Corns
From running miles to wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight, there are many reasons why you may develop a corn. A corn is your skin’s way of Read moreCategory: Foot Injuries
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Should I Get Custom Orthotics?
Our feet are often overworked and underappreciated. They do so much for us and yet we often take them for granted unless they start to cause us issues. Whether you’re Read moreCategory: Foot Care
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What To Do About My Sweaty Feet?
Sweating occasionally is normal. It could be a particularly hot day or you could simply be hitting your workout hard. In these instances, sweating isn’t just normal, it’s expected; however, Read moreCategory: Foot Issues
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Long Term Effects Of Untreated Heel Pain
You may think that if you leave your heel pain alone, it may just go away on its own. However, leaving heel pain untreated can lead to further complications and Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions
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Splinters in Your Feet
Getting splinters in the feet is fairly common. Of course, some people wonder if they can simply leave a splinter in their foot and let it work itself out. Others Read moreCategory: Foot Injuries
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Finding Relief From Painful Bone Spurs
Bone spurs may develop on your foot over time and cause severe pain. Recovering from this health issue requires a careful approach and a myriad of different treatments. Understanding each Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions
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Signs of a Broken Toe
A broken toe is one of the most common minor injuries that you can suffer. However, sometimes, it can prove difficult to tell whether or not you actually have a Read moreCategory: Foot Injuries
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When to See Your Local Foot Doctor
Visiting the podiatrist can help ease your pain and prevent complications from an injury, infection, or disease. Do you know when it's time to pay a visit to Dr. Laura Read moreCategory: Foot Care
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When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain?
Your podiatrist in Chicago, IL, also serving Norridge, IL, can help with heel pain. You can suffer from heel pain for many reasons, and it can disrupt your life. So, how Read moreCategory: Foot Pain