Tetanus, which is sometimes referred to as Lock Jaw is caused by bacteria known as Clostridium tetani. It is feared that when someone receives a wound such as a puncture or a cut this form of bacteria will enter the bloodstream and affect the nerve function leading to muscle spasms in the stomach, neck, hands, and feet. It may be localized in reaction or system-wide. The term...
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Common Foot Problems That Podiatrists Encounter
Foot problems abound since we are, let’s face it, walking on our feet all of the time. Our feet are unsung heroes! Sometimes we treat them like kings and get pedicures, massages and comfortable insoles in our shoes. For the most part, however, we beat our feet up on a daily basis. That is why we have podiatrists, aka a foot doctor. They are trained in treating the problems...