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Foot Health

Each step you take involves a complex network of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This, combined with all of the weight they carry, explains why feet can have problems. To keep your feet healthy:

  • Examine your feet regularly
  • Wear comfortable shoes that fit
  • Wash your feet daily with soap and lukewarm water
  • Trim your toenails straight across and not too short

Your foot health can be a clue to your overall health. For example, joint stiffness could mean arthritis. Tingling or numbness could be a sign of diabetes. Swelling might indicate kidney disease, heart disease, or high blood pressure.

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  1. Foot Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... toenails straight across and not too short Your foot health can be a clue to your overall ... disease, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Good foot care and regular foot checks are an important ...
  2. Athlete's Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by a fungus. It most often affects the space between the toes. ... skin between your toes. You can get athlete's foot from damp surfaces, such as showers, swimming pools, ...
  3. Foot Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... being overweight also increase your chances of having foot problems.
  4. Diabetic Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... high blood sugar levels. How does diabetes cause foot problems? Foot problems are common in people with diabetes. They ... cut, blister, or ulcer (open sore) on your foot. A wound like that could get infected. The ...
  5. Diabetic Foot Exam What is a diabetic foot exam? People with diabetes have a high risk for many types of foot health problems. A diabetic foot exam can help find problems ...
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  8. ... develops or they don't heal. A diabetic foot ulcer can result. Foot ulcers are a common reason for hospital stays ... care of your feet can help prevent diabetic foot ulcers. Untreated foot ulcers are the most common ...
  9. Foot drop is when you have difficulty lifting the front part of your foot. This may cause you to drag your foot when you walk. Foot drop, also called drop ...
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