Help for Foot Infections
Athlete’s foot, plantar warts and other foot infections need prompt attention. Learn how to avoid and treat these common problems.
Make Your Pedicure Safe
Don’t let an at-home or salon pedicure lead to ingrown toenails or fungal infections. Practice preventive measures for healthy toes.
Care for Foot Bunions
An inflamed bunion can cause pain and instability. Learn how to prevent and treat bunions before they get worse.
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Help for Plantar Fasciitis Pain
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Why You May Need Orthotics
When foot pain and discomfort persists, consider customized shoe inserts.
Care for Foot Bunions
Learn how to prevent and treat bunions before they get worse.
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Ask the Expert Team
Sutter Health
What can I do to get rid of the corns and calluses on my feet?
Corns and calluses result from pressure or friction against the skin. Corns on top of your toes are a good indicator that you need to change to shoes with wider and deeper toe boxes. If corns and calluses are o... continue reading about What can I do to get rid of the corns and calluses on my feet?
Carolyn E. McAloon, DPM
Eden Medical Center
My feet smell pretty stinky at the end of the day. What causes this, and is there anything I can do to prevent it?
This is a very common foot problem, especially in the summertime. Foot odor is most commonly caused by bacteria or fungus and is often associated with sweaty feet. If you do suffer from athlete's foot or fungal... continue reading about My feet smell pretty stinky at the end of the day. What causes this, and is there anything I can do to prevent it?
Arfan Din, D.O.
Sutter Medical Group
I have severe Achilles tendinitis and can't even go on long walks for exercise. What workouts would you recommend while I recover? It's been weeks since I've broken a good sweat.
Achilles tendonitis is a tough condition to treat since many aerobic activities can aggravate the condition and one of the treatment strategies is to avoid these activities.Aerobic conditioning is incredibly va... continue reading about I have severe Achilles tendinitis and can't even go on long walks for exercise. What workouts would you recommend while I recover? It's been weeks since I've broken a good sweat.
Carolyn E. McAloon, DPM
Eden Medical Center
What causes corns on feet, and is surgery always required to remove them?
Corns are areas of hard, thick skin and are caused by pressure. The pressure is usually from our shoes, but can also be caused by the toes pressing on each other. There is often an underlying prominence such as... continue reading about What causes corns on feet, and is surgery always required to remove them?
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM
Eden Medical Center
For the past five to six years, the balls of my feet hurt and burn all the time. I've tried inserts, Dansko shoes, foot soaks, as well as pain and nerve medications. Any suggestions?
Pain on the ball of the foot has many possible causes. It's important to find the underlying cause. Is it a musculoskeletal problem (muscle, tendon, ligament, bone or local nerve entrapment)? Or is it a neurolo... continue reading about For the past five to six years, the balls of my feet hurt and burn all the time. I've tried inserts, Dansko shoes, foot soaks, as well as pain and nerve medications. Any suggestions?
Carolyn E. McAloon, DPM
Eden Medical Center
What is the cause of numbness of toes and is there anything that will help this?
There are many causes of numb toes. There are treatments that can help once the correct diagnosis is made. Numbness is usually a symptom of an unhappy nerve. Some causes are reversible and some are not. There m... continue reading about What is the cause of numbness of toes and is there anything that will help this?
Ask the Expert Team
Sutter Health
I have an ingrown toenail that I want to treat at home. How do I do it?
First, decide whether you should see your podiatrist. If you are diabetic or have poor circulation, there is a greater risk of infection and complications caused by an ingrown toenail or attempts to trim the na... continue reading about I have an ingrown toenail that I want to treat at home. How do I do it?
Carolyn E. McAloon, DPM
Eden Medical Center
What can I use for toe nail fungus without a prescription?
A toe nail infected with fungus is not only a cosmetic concern. Many people with fungal nail infections also have a fungal skin infection (commonly known as athlete's foot). This can often be the original sourc... continue reading about What can I use for toe nail fungus without a prescription?
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM
Eden Medical Center
My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flat feet by our regular doctor. She sometimes complains of pain in her legs. Our doctor said that she will probably outgrow it. If not, what are her treatment options? Is there anything I can do for her now?
The only treatment option for flat feet for a 7-year-old is to consider foot orthotics. Orthotics are a type of a shoe insert that is made from taking an impression cast of the foot. The idea behind using ortho... continue reading about My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flat feet by our regular doctor. She sometimes complains of pain in her legs. Our doctor said that she will probably outgrow it. If not, what are her treatment options? Is there anything I can do for her now?
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