Podiatry Foot Care

What Is Gout?

Have you ever been awakened at night by a hot, painful feeling in your big toe or ankle?  Did the painful joint appear swollen and red (inflamed)?  These can be symptoms of a gout attack. Gout is a disease that affects the joints. Left untreated, it can lead to painful foot...

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Gout occurs as a type of acute arthritis. It develops in an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. The pain is more severe at night and can damage your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men and can happen over and over unless...

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Small cuts in one’s feet can have big consequences in diabetics. Diabetes decreases your blood flow, so your injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it’s at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If it’s really bad your doctor will need to take...

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