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Heel pad syndrome is a pain that occurs in the center of the heel. [1] It is typically due to atrophy of the fat pad which makes up the heel. Risk factors include obesity. [1] Other conditions with similar symptoms include plantar fasciitis. [1] Treatment includes rest, pain medication, and heel cups. [1] It becomes more common with age. [1]
Elderlies, who present with similar symptoms, are more likely to be diagnosed with peripheral artery disease with associated atherosclerosis. [2] Patients with PAES mainly present with intermittent feet and calf pain associated with exercises and relieved with rest. [ 3 ]
Peripheral artery disease most commonly affects the legs, but other arteries may also be involved, such as those of the arms, neck, or kidneys. [4] [17] Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a form of peripheral vascular disease. Vascular refers to both the arteries and veins within the body. PAD differs from peripheral veinous disease. PAD means ...
Critical limb ischemia is diagnosed by the presence of ischemic rest pain, and an ulcers that will not heal or gangrene due to insufficient blood flow. [3] Insufficient blood flow may be confirmed by ankle-brachial index (ABI), ankle pressure, toe-brachial index (TBI), toe systolic pressure, transcutaneous oxygen measurement (TcpO2 ), or skin perfusion pressure (SPP).
In the U.S., 3 million older people seek medical care for fall-related injuries each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking ...
Frailty or frailty syndrome refers to a state of health in which older adults gradually lose their bodies' in-built reserves and functioning. This makes them more vulnerable and even apparently minor events (infections, environmental changes) can have drastic impacts on their physical and mental health.
Among the elderly, falls lead to hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year and are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury. Most striking is that falls are the number one cause of ...
There were signs that creatine supplementation, in clinical settings, might ease symptoms in people with neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, and even adolescent depression. This promise of ...