A podiatrist is a professional in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the foot.
Athlete's foot often happens to people whose feet sweat a lot when they wear closed shoes. It is an infection caused by fungus, which usually appears on the toes.
A bunion is a bony bump on the big toe.
Diabetic foot occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the nerves and blood vessels of the feet, and can cause medium-long term complications.
The flat foot is a collapse in the arch of the foot, causing the entire surface of the sole of the foot to have contact with the ground when standing.
The culprits of bad foot odor are bacteria. The bad smell is produced when the sweat comes into contact with the bacterial flora, causing its decomposition of ammonium and fatty acid.
The geriatric foot is a deformity of the foot which requires physiotherapy treatment and thus stop the joint degeneration and muscle atrophy that the foot suffers.
Plantar hellomas or calluses may be due to the use of inappropriate shoes, or frequent friction with an area of skin. Calluses or calluses are thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet.
Onychocryptosis or ingrown toenail usually occurs on the big toe. Treatment includes lifting or extracting the part of the nail that is nailed.
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails. Alters the aesthetics of the affected nails and does not usually cause discomfort
Plantar warts are small bumps that usually appear on the heels or weight-bearing points of the foot. Plantar warts are viral infections caused by the human papillomavirus.
Somatization, or somatization disorder, occurs when a person experiences exaggerated extreme anxiety due to physical symptoms such as pain or fatigue.
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