DEFINITION Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection in the foot. It usually occurs between the toes and/or soles and/or sides of the feet. It occurs in people who wear their shoes for along time and their feet become sweaty. The patient complains of red, dry, flaking skin which is sometimes accompanied by pain or itching. It can also present with itching or ‘weeping’ blisters. Athletes’s Foot is contagious and can spread via floors, towels, socks or shoes. CAUSE The most common places where a person can
DEFINITION Arthritis means inflammation of the cartilage and lining of the body’s joints. The affected joints show redness, warmth, pain and swelling. It usually occurs in people over the age of 50.Arthritis is a major cause of foot pain as the foot contains a large number of joints. OSTEOARTHRITIS There are many different types of arthritis.The most common type is called osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis causes excessive wearing away of cartilage in the joints of the foot. Movement of the foot becomes very difficult and painful.Pain
DEFINITION Arch pain or arch strain is an inflammation and/or burning sensation at the arch / sole of the foot. CAUSE The main cause of arch pain is a structural imbalance or an injury to the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of arch pain. The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue along the bottom surface of the foot extending from the heel to the forefoot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia.Inflammation of
DEFINITION Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon which can lead to its degeneration. The achilles tendon is the large tendon located in the back of the leg that inserts into the heel.Its can develop gradually without a history of trauma. The pain can be shooting , burning or even a strong piercing pain. The condition is aggravated by activities that cause repeated stress on the tendon as well as prolonged standing. It is a common problem in athletes, especially