Posts Tagged With 'toe pain'

Is It an Ingrown Toenail?

Is It an Ingrown Toenail?

It is amazing how the smallest things can cause the biggest amount of pain. One small corner of your toe hurts and it can make it difficult to put shoes on and even walk. While numerous things can go wrong with foot and toe health, the number one offender is an ingrown toenail.   An ingrown toenail occurs at the top of the toe on the corner as the nail itself begins to...

Posted on July 17, 2017Read 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