An ingrown toenail happens when the edges or corners of the nail grow into the skin next to the nail and break the skin. It is a common condition, and it can be painful, causing swelling, redness, and sometimes infection.

It usually affects the big toe, either on one or both sides of the toe. Ingrown toenails can usually be treated at home, but if the pain is severe or spreading, it may be necessary to see a health care provider, to prevent complications and relieve symptoms. People…

Being an exhilarating and awe-inspiring field doesn't make sports an invincible world. One common downside of playing sports is the high susceptibility of the players to injuries. Being limited by injuries is not something any sports enthusiast would wish for.

This scenario can be prevented in its entirety if you are careful about the training rules and adhere to appropriate precautionary measures. Granted injuries are an inevitable part of sports but inserting some efficient…

Heel pain happens to be the most common foot problem and affects two million Americans every year. When you consider the amount of stress you put on your feet on a daily basis by just standing and walking, it's amazing there aren't more feet problems. Injuries to the ligaments, muscles, and tendons of the legs produce painful conditions that can also plague your feet.

Richard's case is not unusual. As a guy in his upper 50's who has…

A podiatrist, also called a foot doctor, is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems, including, but not limited to sprains and fractures, bunions, heel pain/spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel.

In addition to undergraduate medical school…