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An ingrown toenail is when the corner or side of the toenail grows into the skin next to it. It is a common condition that can cause pain, swelling, and redness. Ingrown toenails affect around 20% of people who see a healthcare provider for foot problems
Source: Verywell Health
Bunion exercises can ease the pain caused by bunions, a painful toe joint deformity. You develop a bunion when pressure pushes the big toe toward the second toe. When the top of the toe moves, it forces the bone in the joint at the base of the toe to shift outward. As the bone shifts, it causes a lump on the side of your foot. Without treatment, bunions gradually enlarge and become inflamed.
Source: Verywell Health
Foot sweat is important for regulating temperature and keeping the skin moist and pliable. However, excessive foot sweating can be a problem for some people.
Source: Verywell Health
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes. When it affects the feet, healthcare professionals call it peripheral neuropathy. It usually affects both feet at the same time, as well as the hands, arms, and legs.
Source: Medical News Today
The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.
Source: Verywell Health
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