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Soak your foot in warm, soapy water for 10 to 20 minutes a few times a day. This helps soothe and soften the affected area. Apply an over-the-counter (OTC) steroid cream to the toe after soaking ...
Some of the most common symptoms of rheumatic conditions are: Inflammation and swelling. Body aches and pain. Joint stiffness and limited range of motion. Fatigue and tiredness. Malaise, a general ...
Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, which can manifest suddenly, often due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, or gradually, typically caused by the fungus Candida albicans. [2][3][4] The term originates from Greek παρά (para) 'around' and ὄνυξ (onyx) 'nail'. [5][6] Risk factors for paronychia include ...
Some of the symptoms are: Pain and tingling in and around ankles and sometimes the toes; Swelling of the feet and ankle area. Painful burning, tingling, or numb sensations in the lower legs. Pain worsens and spreads after standing for long periods; pain is worse with activity and is relieved by rest. Electric shock sensations
Ingrown toe nail is a disorder where the nail starts to grow into the soft fleshy area of the toe. It causes intense redness, pain and swelling. Ingrown toe nails often affect the big toe. The best treatment for ingrown toe nails is to get the nail partially or completely removed. [6]
Erythromelalgia or Mitchell's disease (after Silas Weir Mitchell) is a rare vascular peripheral pain disorder in which blood vessels, usually in the lower extremities or hands, are episodically blocked (frequently on and off daily), then become hyperemic and inflamed. There is severe burning pain (in the small fiber sensory nerves) and skin ...
Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. [2] It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest. [2][4] Pain is also frequently brought on by bending ...
Especially when accompanied by shortness of breath, these symptoms can indicate cardiac amyloidosis, Zoghbi says. “It’s a problem of protein misfolding,” he explains. “The protein, which ...