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Is the pain in my heel a heel spur?

I have this pain in my left heel when I walk. Could this be a heel spur? How do I make it go away?
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Is there any way to prevent plantar warts?

I have plantar warts on the bottom of my feet. Is there anything I can do to prevent these? I typically use OTC treatment to get rid of them
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Is Vick's really a treatment for athlete's foot?

I'm pretty active in sports, and I tend to get athlete's foot because of it. Normally I'd go to the doctor for it and get anti-fungal medications. But I think I should really...
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Do bunion correctors work?

My mom found a bunion on her foot, and actually bought a bunion corrector from Walmart rather than going to the doctor to get treatment for it. Do store-bought bunion correctors...
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What should I avoid doing after my ingrown toenail removal?

I'm scheduled to have my ingrown toenail removed pretty soon. I know my doctor will give me antibiotic ointment after the procedure, but is there anything I should avoid doing...
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What happens if I leave my ingrown toenail untreated?

There's some redness and a little pain around my big toenail. I think it might be because of an ingrown nail, but I'm not too sure. I kinda want to leave it be because it isn't...
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Are arch supports the only way to treat neuroma?

I was diagnosed with Mortan's neuroma recently, and I was only told to use an arch support in my shoes. But it doesn't seem to be working at all. Is this the only form of treatment...
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How can I prevent heel pain?

I wear heels a lot to and from work, and it causes me to have a lot of pain in my foot--mainly in my heels because I'm on my feet the entire day. It's not unbearable, but I don't...
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Is a bunion a bone growth?

I think I have a bunion on my foot, and it's quite painful. It also feels a little hard. Is a bunion a kind of bone growth?
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What can I do to prevent bunions?

I had a bunion removed recently because it was quite painful. What can I do to prevent developing any in the future?
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How are corns under a toenail removed?

My grandmother has a corn underneath her toenail. How are these usually removed? Does it hurt?
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What is the cause of my foot pain?

My right foot hurts. First it started with a burning sensation, but now it still burns and it's more painful. It's in my heel and middle of my foot but it has spread to the side...
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I have pain in my ankle and it may need surgery. Will my diabetes make it difficult to heal my ankle?

I am having a lot of pain in my ankle and my doctor has suggested that it will need to be operated on because there's a bone growth. I am also diabetic. Will my diabetes make...
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What is the best way to clean your feet when you have diabetes?

Because I have diabetes, is there a certain way I should be cleaning my feet?
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What can I do for my dry and cracked heels?

I used to walk barefoot a lot, and my heels are now dry and cracked. What should I do to treat this?
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I have an ingrown toenail. How would it be removed?

I need an ingrown toenail removed because it's becoming quite bothersome. How will this be done?
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I have a heel spur. Does the treatment involve anesthesia?

I have a painful heel spur that needs to be treated. Does the treatment involve general anesthesia? If so, why? Can I just have a local for this foot procedure?
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How are ingrown toe nails removed?

What is the treatment for ingrown toe nails? I keep having this problem regularly. What should I do?
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Should I see a podiatrist for my feet If I have diabetes?

I am suffering from tremendous foot pain, and I believe that it could be associated with my diabetes. Should I see a podiatrist when I have diabetes?
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Should I stay away from pedicures?

I heard that the tubs at salons are full of bacteria. Should I stay away from them altogether to avoid any infections on my feet?
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