If you don't like how your feet look, you can actually do something about it. Podiatrists can change the way that your feet look with cosmetic toe surgery. If you are not happy with the way your feet look, you need to talk to your podiatrist to see what they can do to help you. The three primary cosmetic surgeries that podiatrists preform are toe lengthening, toe straightening, and toe shortening.
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How To Get Relief From Pain In The Ball Of Your Foot
Pain in the ball of your foot, or metatarsalgia, can develop gradually as a result of running or other high-impact sports. You might also get it from wearing high heels frequently or because you're overweight. Whatever the cause, the pain can make it difficult to do your usual activities. A podiatrist can suggest ways to heal your foot pain and prevent the condition from coming back. Here are some treatments that might help.
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What To Expect If You Need Foot Surgery For Hammer Toe
If one of your toes has a bend in the middle joint that causes it to rub against your shoes, you might have hammer toe. This condition is caused by a muscle imbalance in your toe that causes it to curl. When the toe muscles are out of balance, the ligaments in your toe are affected and they can't hold your toe straight like they should. This condition can be painful and make it difficult to wear shoes.
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Feet Sore And Peeling Skin? 2 Things That Can Cause This And What You Can Do About It
If your feet feel sore and your skin is peeling, this can be due to many things. Fortunately, once the problem is found it can generally be treated so your feet will get back to normal. To help you, below are two things that can cause this to happen with your feet, as well as the treatment for each one.
Dry Skin
If the skin on the bottom of your feet is very thick this can be due to dry skin.
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