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It’s said that nearly 90 percent of Americans will experience foot pain within their lifetime. About one-third of people, 65 and older admit to having either stiffness or aches and pains in their feet. Some of the most common foot disorders in seniors are bunions, calluses and corns, and toenail ...
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Do you notice a change in the anatomy of one or more of your toes? Does this toe hurt when you walk, touch it, or put any sort of pressure on it? These could be symptoms of a painful foot condition called hammertoe. Today, we’re going to look at what ...
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Have you ever heard someone say they broke their toe and did nothing about it? We’ve heard this quite a lot actually. People claim there’s really nothing you can do about a broken toe. Why waste time and money going to the doctor for it? We get why some people ...
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Have you started to notice your big toe seems to be turning inward toward your other toes? Do you have difficulty walking because of this change or the resulting pain? If you answered “yes” to these questions, the culprit could be a bunion. Upwards of 60% of the population – ...
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Foot Injuries You Shouldn’t Treat Yourself: When to Call the Foot Doctor Most of us try to avoid going to the doctor if we can help it. We try natural home remedies to heal aches, pains, and illnesses. It’s only when we have some inexplicable symptom or we’re in excruciating ...
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As a podiatrist in Marietta Georgia, I know many of my patients love to pamper their feet with pedicures. Generally, there is nothing wrong with this. But, many people do not always take the right precautions before these treatments. Here are my five top tips to keep in mind when ...
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Feet are important to daily activity. And yet, most people take their feet for granted by doing things that damage their foot health. As a podiatrist in Marietta GA, I have interacted with many patients. A key observation is that most are unaware of the harm they may be causing ...
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Since moving to the area a few months ago, we have received quite a few questions from patients who would like to get to know more about our Marietta Podiatrist, Dr. Fui Dawson. So, we thought it would be a great idea to answer 10 of the most frequently asked ...
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You are likely suffering from a bunion (medically referred to as hallux valgus) if you notice a protruding bump on the side of your big toe. This happens when your big toe angles toward the second toe rather than pointing straight ahead, throwing the bones on that part of the ...
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Many of us are always on our feet. That’s why dealing with foot pain can be quite debilitating and reduce our overall sense of well-being. It is therefore certainly in our best interest to prevent this condition before it even wears us down. Fortunately, there are a few prudent steps ...
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