Posts Tagged With 'pain'

Athletes Foot is Just a Rash

Athletes Foot is Just a Rash

Have you ever had an intense itching feeling between your toes that won’t go away? Or a soreness on the bottom of your foot that results in the skin cracking? Or even fluid-filled blisters on the bottom of your foot? Any one of these could be a symptom of Athletes foot, which is a skin fungal infection. Athletes foot can be spread by simply walking on it. Fungi like to live...

Posted on November 10, 2016Read More

Bad Habits that can Ruin Your Teeth

Bad Habits that can Ruin Your Teeth

We all know the importance of good oral hygiene. It not only is cosmetically pleasing, but it correlates highly with good overall health. Brushing and flossing daily, along with annual visits to your dentist help to keep your chompers in good condition. Did you know, however, that even though you are doing these right things for your mouth that maybe you have a habit that is...

Posted on November 03, 2016Read More

Common Foot Problems That Podiatrists Encounter

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...

Posted on July 09, 2016Read More

Lyme disease: Treatment is Crucial

Lyme disease: Treatment is Crucial

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected blacklegged tick. These ticks can attach to any part of the body, but are most often found in hard-to-see areas such as the scalp, groin and armpits. The indications that you have contracted the disease are: headache, fever, fatigue and a rash. The disease can be eliminated by...

Posted on April 25, 2016Read More

Gout: The Disease of Kings

Gout: The Disease of Kings

Gout is a very painful form of arthritis that attacks your joints. It affects about 4 percent of adult Americans, normally men more than women. This disease is formed when your body has high levels of uric acid. This uric acid becomes crystallized in the joints, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness. Gout is a term that most of us associate with medieval ailments or a...

Posted on April 01, 2016Read More