The foot is a very complex part of the human anatomy, consisting of a complex arrangement of bones and muscles as well as ligaments and tendons. It will come as no surprise to anyone that the foot is prone to numerous injuries and infections all of which are unpleasant and often extremely painful. Many people will incur foot problems in Plainfield IL at some point in their life. Common foot problems include bunions, plantar fasciitis, plantar warts and irritating corns.
Bunions are quite painful and they are among the most common foot problems. A bunion appears on the lower joint of the great toe, it shows as a bump. Bunions are often caused by wearing shoes that are too tight; a bunion makes standing and walking quite uncomfortable. If the bunion is not yet severe the pain can be eased by changing to shoes that fit properly or through the use of a shoe insert; severe bunions often must be corrected through surgery.
Among the other foot problems in Plainfield IL that causes pain is plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs when the tissue that links the heel and toes becomes inflamed. This condition can be caused if the heel is subjected to constant impact, such as happens during running, it can also be caused by overweight. Plantar fasciitis results in sharp pains in the heels when walking and running. There are OTC pain relievers to treat this but therapeutic or surgical intervention is often required.
Plantar warts are not big; they are actually quite small, but also quite painful growths on the bottom of the foot and toes. The cause of plantar warts is “human papillomavirus” or simply HPV. The virus is contagious, as a result an individual can contact plantar warts in warm damp areas where the feet are in contact with the surface; most frequently this condition is picked up in locker rooms. Although planters warts will eventually disappear without intervention it is painful and many people turn to a podiatrist or physician who will remove it surgically or by freezing it with liquid nitrogen.
Corns are hard patches of skin that appear on the toes. Corns are caused by shoes which do not fit well, similar to the cause of bunions. When the foot is inserted into ill fitting shoes it presses on the corn, the result is significant pain. Corns can be eliminated by trimming the dead skin or with antibiotics prescribed by a foot doctor. Visit the site for more details.
