Common Foot Problems of Today
There are a variety of different foot problems that are very common in people today, and often they can make wearing shoes both painful and difficult. If you are having pain in your feet when you are wearing shoes, you could have a type of foot problem that is causing that pain. Some of the most common foot problems that people have include bunions, hammertoes, corns, and plantar warts. It is important to understand these various foot conditions so you can seek medical attention for your feet if you are showing symptoms.
Bunions
Bunions are one of the most common foot problems that people suffer from today, and they can be very painful. When the bone of the big toe moves and gets out of place, often the joint that connects the big toe to the foot will become enlarged and can cause the big toe bone to turn towards the other toes. This causes a large, painful lump on the side of the foot. This can make it extremely difficult to walk and to wear shoes, as well. Some of the symptoms of a bunion can include: bump at the base of your big toe on the outside of your foot, swelling and pain of the joint, overlap of big toe and your second toe, corns at the area of overlap, and pain when moving the big toe. There are various things that can cause bunions, such as the type of your foot, the way you walk, or even the shoes that you wear.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes are another painful and common foot problem that many have to deal with. Hammertoes occur when a toe becomes contracted at one of the joints in the toe. The rest of the toe ends up going down due to the ligaments and tendons that tighten up when this occurs. Any toe, except for the big toe, can be affected by a hammertoe. There are two different types of hammertoes that can occur. A flexible hammertoe can be moved manually without much pain. However, a rigid hammertoe cannot move and if it is forced to move it can be extremely painful. Hammertoes can make it very difficult to wear shoes comfortable and can also put a great deal of strain on other parts of your foot as well. If you suffer from a hammertoe, you can help it by purchasing shoes that offer adequate room or by purchasing special foot products to help cushion and protect your hammertoe.
Corns
Another very common foot problem today that can be quite painful is corns. Corns are somewhat like calluses that can occur on the feet, but they have essential differences as well. Corns develop from dead skin that develop into thick hard areas of skin, but unlike calluses, corns have a core that is shaped like a cone and can actually press down on a nerve in your foot causing pain. As a general rule, corns occur on the sides, the tips, and the tops of the toes, but in some cases, they can occur in between the toes as well. At times, corns can even become inflamed, which makes them even more painful. Usually, corns actually develop as a result of the shoes a person is wearing. Shoes that are too tight, high heeled shoes, and even shoes that are too loose can cause corns to develop. Choosing footwear that fits your foot properly and that has plenty of room for the toes can help you prevent corns from developing on your feet.
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts, another common foot problem, are a type of wart that occurs on the very bottom of the feet. Plantar warts are actually caused by a virus that can get into your body through the skin, and this type of a virus will grow in an environment that is moist and warm, such as your shoes or a locker room. It can be difficult to tell if you have plantar warts because they look very much like a callus. However, a plantar wart will usually have black dots that you can see, which are actually blood vessels. Usually, plantar warts can become quite tender and may make walking painful as the foot presses down on the wart. Usually, plantar warts will disappear on their own, but if you have them for a prolonged period of time or it is very painful to walk, you may want to consult your physician.
Disclaimer:
It is important to realize that this article should never be used to diagnose foot problems, but is only a collection of experience that comes from being in the retail shoe business for many years. The information in this article is only for informational purposes and to give you a working knowledge of these foot problems so you can recognize when you may need medical help. If you feel you have any of these problems, see your physician right away for a conclusive diagnosis.
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