As parents, some of your most joyous moments are watching your children take their first steps. Just keep in mind that not all first steps will look exactly as you had planned. Gait abnormalities are very common in children. Some parents will wonder what the...
Bunions are bumps found on the side of the big toe. They are a result of poor biomechanics (and sometimes shoes that fit too tightly in the toe area). Unfortunately, since genetics is to blame it means that even children can develop bunions.The goal of treating...
There are many myths surrounding whether or not children should run long distances. The main cause for concern is that they will do long-term damage to their joints, including introducing the possibility of arthritis at an early age. There is no basis for these...
If you have diabetes and are feeling numbness or tingling in your limbs, you may be suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Many patients with diabetes are affected by this condition. Treatment usually involves managing the problem that is causing the sensation loss....
There are several causes for burning, tingling, or numb feet. One of the most commonly seen causes is peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage in your extremities. Neuropathy is frequently seen in people with diabetes, and it results in a loss of feeling in the...
People with diabetes have a lot to worry about when it comes to their feet. Practicing good diabetic foot care is important, but this doesn’t have to mean you need to give up things you love, like having a pedicure every now and then. However, you do need to take a...
People with diabetes already have so much to worry about that getting relief from neuropathy pain should not be a main concern. However, for many people it still is. With good disease management (exercising, eating healthy foods, keeping your blood sugar levels low)...
Diabetes presents many problems for people, but one of the biggest concerns is foot health. Peripheral neuropathy (caused by damaged nerves) can cause you to be unable to feel sensation in your limbs, particularly your feet. This means that you could injure yourself...
