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Health

Diseases of the feet

Postphlebitic syndrome of the lower extremities

A feature of PTFS is that the severe symptoms characteristic of it develop some time after an episode of acute thrombosis, and it is even more difficult to fight them than the underlying disease.

Why does a heel spur hurt and how to get rid of the pain?

When the plantar fascia is overstretched, a growth or osteophyte called a spur forms on the inside of the heel bone.

Core callus: causes of appearance, structure, treatment

Calluses on the soles of the feet (corns) and core calluses are one of the most common foot problems. Hyperkeratotic areas and core calluses on the feet can occur on any part of the foot, and some people also develop core calluses on the hand.

Cracked heel skin

The problem equally often bothers both women and men. It can occur at any age, even in children.

Cracked heels in children

In childhood, heels crack much less often than in adults, since children's skin is delicate and not exposed to mechanical factors. However, under certain circumstances, cracks can also appear in children.

Cracked heels during pregnancy and after childbirth

During pregnancy, all existing problems of a woman tend to progress. This is facilitated by reduced immunity, constant changes in hormonal levels.

Why do cracked heels not heal, hurt and what to do?

Cracks are often accompanied by pain if they penetrate deep into the leg, or if an inflammatory process has begun to develop. Painkillers alone are not enough to get rid of the pain, although they will certainly be quite effective.

Cracked heels in men

It is known that when walking, men mainly transfer the main weight to the heel, so this part of the body suffers first. It is necessary to ensure reliable prevention and treatment of this problem.

Causes of dry, deep cracked heels in children and adults

Cracked heels are one of the pressing problems of modern medicine. If earlier it was considered a cosmetic problem, now it has been proven that this problem is purely medical, since it is based on quite specific etiological and pathogenetic factors.

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