Bunions or hallux valgus (medical term) is a “bump” on the side of the big toe, but did you know the root cause of a bunion is located in the middle of the foot. Its causes from and unstable joint in the middle of the foot that allows your toe to become misaligned creating the […]

Do you have gout? Any joint can be affected but it usually involves the joints towards the ends of the limbs such as the ankles, knees, fingers, and the toes. These painful gout attacks can last days or weeks. Some people who have had gout attack may not get one again but studies show that […]

Each year during the holidays, this common scenario plays out: You enjoy a scrumptious holiday feast, starting with shrimp and scallops in puff pastry with a rich cream sauce, a prime rib, scalloped potatoes, and a fine red wine. You finish off the evening with dessert and a glass of excellent brandy. Several hours later, […]

Naples, FL —  Parents can prevent a common childhood foot problem by following some simple recommendations, according to a Naples foot and ankle surgeon. Naples foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kevin Lam, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, says ingrown toenails are one of the most frequent conditions he treats in children. Many kids hide their ingrown […]

Fungal infection of the nails of onychomycosis may affect one or several of the toenails or fingernails. These are common infections primarily caused by dermatophytes. Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments, thus can easily affect the toenails. When the nail gets infected, these can cause the nail to become thick, discolored, and prone to breakage […]

Neuroma is a growth of nerve tissue. A Morton’s neuroma is most commonly found on the space between the second and third toes or the third and fourth toes which results in the entrapment of the affected nerve. Its incidence is 8 to 10 times greater in women than in men. The exact cause is […]

Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States in 2010, with 69,071 death certificates listing it as the underlying cause of death, and a total of 234,051 death certificates listing diabetes as an underlying or contributing cause of death1. One of the common contributing causes of death in diabetes is a […]