Why do I have so many foot problems?
Overview of Foot Problems. Other foot problems result from disorders that affect many parts of the body, such as diabetes, gout, or other types of arthritis. Discoloration of the toenails should always be evaluated by a doctor because it may be caused by certain disorders, including a fungal infection.
What to do if you have a foot problem?
Many foot disorders are successfully treated by changing a person’s footwear, such as wearing different shoes or using inserts or other devices placed in the shoe that change the position or range of movement of the foot to relieve pressure on affected joints or painful areas (called orthotics or orthoses).
What happens to Your Feet as you get older?
With aging, many changes occur in the feet: Older people typically have less hair on their feet. Brown discoloration (pigmentation) may occur in spots or patches. The skin may become dry. The toenails often become thicker and curved. Fungal infections of the nails occur commonly. The size of the feet may change.
How often should a doctor check your feet?
People who have diabetes or peripheral arterial disease (narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the legs, arms, and possibly internal organs) should check their feet daily for signs of infection or ulcers and should have a doctor or foot doctor (podiatrist) check their feet at least twice a year (see Foot care ).
Is it possible to get athlete’s foot without showering?
Myth 3: Showering regularly can prevent athlete’s foot. Showering is actually one of the ways you can get athlete’s foot. Step into a locker room or pool shower with bare feet and you can pick up the condition. Showering alone won’t clear up the fungus that causes athlete’s foot — no matter how carefully you wash between your toes.
Why are feet not the prettiest part of the body?
Feet aren’t the prettiest, or the sweetest-smelling parts of the human anatomy. Suffocated inside shoes and socks all day, feet become sweaty, stinky, and the perfect vehicles for all sorts of tiny germs. Some of those germs lie in wait on the floors of locker rooms and pool changing areas.
What are some of the most common foot problems?
Slideshow: Pictures of Common Foot Problems 1 Fungal Nail Infection. 2 Avoid a Sandal Scandal. 3 Bunion. 4 Corns and Calluses. 5 Gout. 6 Plantar Warts. 7 Athlete’s Foot. 8 Hammertoe. 9 Ingrown Toenail. 10 Flatfoot (Pes Planus)
Can you get athlete’s foot if you wear socks?
Myth 8: You can’t get athlete’s foot if your feet are covered in shoes and socks all day. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot thrives in dark, damp places. Wet shoes and socks are the perfect habitat for these little critters. Your feet are safe inside shoes or socks — as long as you keep them dry.
