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? Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
You've probably seen clothing that's purportedly 'one size fits all.' As though a scarf designed for a giraffe would fit on a pug dog. Or a jacket suited for a wallaby could work well for a rhino. Not that we're quite as different as these animals, but all too often, t-shirts or hats or (heaven forbid) shoes that are produced with the 'one size fits all' mentality fit a very few somewhat well, but are voluminous for some, and way too tiny for others....
•Can Science Recreate The Human Foot?
? Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Prosthetic limbs aren't really anything new. The ancient Egyptians first developed fiber-based artificial limbs thousands of years ago. Later prosthetic devices were made of wood and metal, leather and paper, and, more recently, plastic, aluminum and silicone. But recent innovations in the field of prosthetics have brought us closer than ever to making artificial legs and feet that feel like walking on the real thing. And we have one man in particular...
•Swollen Feet - Causes and Treatments
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Some people have a problem with feet. They think feet are ugly, or 'gross,' or some other such nonsense. Now, every podiatrist knows that feet are one of the most interesting and beautiful parts of the human body. However, there are times when feet just don't look the way they should. Sometimes feet have problems.
Swollen feet, for instance, aren't exactly the pinnacle of natural beauty. Feet often swell because there's something wrong in the foot itself,...
•Varicose Veins - The Failed Cascade In Your Legs
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
We've all seen those disaster movies. You know, the ones where failing valves seem to be a major plot point (at least those involving overly complex machines that blow up when they encounter some unsolvable problem, like "What is love?"). Pressure builds, steam screams from fissures in the machinery, and valves fail to hold back the flood of destruction.
Did you know that there are valves in your veins, too? They're there to prevent backflow and keep your...
•Yellow Toe Nails - Common Causes
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Yellow is such a cheerful color, isn't it? Red is too aggressive, blue too depressing, orange too rowdy, green too moldy, and purple is just too...purple. But yellow is the color of sunshine, the hearts of daisies, and little baby chicks. It's as if happiness had been simmered in a big pot until everything else was drained out except for a big ol' pool of yellow.
As nice as the color can be though, there are some things that we definitely don't want to be...
•Tingling Feet - You Superhero Sense?
? Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
What does it mean exactly when your feet start to tingle? Well, unless you're a superhero, it probably doesn't mean you need to rush off to save the mayor from a band of evil-doers on pogo sticks. But, it could mean trouble for you.
Tingling feet can be caused by a variety of conditions, although some are going to be a bit more serious than others. You can, of course, get prickly and tingly feet just from sitting or standing in the same position for a...
•Tired Feet - Get Rid Of Them
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Visiting amusement parks can be darn good times. Being thrown around on wild roller coasters, eating too-expensive but horribly delicious food, and seeing kids get so excited about meeting their favorite cartoon character that they're nearly fainting in your arms, all make wonderful memories (and even better photographs). Unfortunately, a visit to an amusement park also means standing in hour-long (or longer) lines, threading your way through crowds and...
•5 Things You Do For A Tarsal Coalition
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
It sounds like a great thriller novel, doesn't it? A Coalition of Bones. You might imagine a story about a terrible secret enclave of powerful people (or perhaps powerful skeletons), or maybe a horrifying and mysterious murder that can only be solved by the unusually wise bakery owner, or the little old lady with all the cats and an eye for clues.
But, the truth is that a coalition of your bones has nothing to do with murders or secret societies. (Usually.)...
•Sweaty Feet - They Can Be Treated!
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Some medical conditions of the foot are painful. A few may even be life-threatening. But some conditions are just downright embarrassing. Take sweaty feet: no one would really classify it as life-threatening (unless, of course, your life depends on your ability to keep your socks dry), but having sweaty feet (and sometimes the smelly feet that can accompany the condition) can make people feel self-conscious, uncomfortable, and isolated.
There are a few...
•Thick Toe Nails - Not An Appetizing Situation
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Pizza is, quite possibly, one of the most appealing foods on the planet. One of the charms of pizza is the sheer variety of forms it comes in: toppings of all sorts from gourmet cheeses to asparagus to sausage, a huge assortment of sauces (garlic, tomato, alfredo), variations like dessert pizza, and more! Sadly, there are some who would make of the noble pizza a war zone. Raging battles have been fought (kind of), brave men and women have given their lives...
•Rheumatoid Arthritis And Your Feet
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
You may sometimes get ticked off at yourself. You may even, under extreme circumstances, berate yourself soundly for mistakes. Like that time when you poured an entire pitcher of hot chocolate over the French ambassador. Or worse, when your mother-in-law overheard you telling a friend that she reminded you of Genghis Khan. Times like that. But your body might decide to take things a bit further.
You see, normally, your immune system is your body's defense...
•Stress Fractures - When They Happen To The Bones In Your Feet
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Have you ever seen one of those machines that test the strength of different materials? You stick a concrete block or an iron beam or a china cup on the bottom half, and then turn it on. The top half of the machine descends, touches the object, and puts more and more pressure on it until the cup shatters, the iron beam twists, or the concrete block cracks and splinters, littering the room with bits of shrapnel.
Hate to break it to you, but you're kind of...
•Shin Splints - What A Pain!
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Your legs, when stressed, may develop shin splints. Now, we're talking about a certain kind of stress here, usually caused by running or standing on hard surfaces or up or down inclines, being overweight, having flat feet, wearing worn out shoes, participating in sports with a lot of stopping and starting (like basketball), and not properly training for vigorous activities. In short, we're talking about stressing out the muscles that attach to your shinbone...
•Puncture Wounds And Vampire Bites Of The Foot - 4 Things You Should Do Immediately
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
Given the current popularity of vampires and werewolves, (not to mention the ever-present threat from rusty nails, thumbtacks and, of course, very fierce rabbits), it's probably wise to be fully knowledgeable about all things relating to puncture wounds.
Like other types of cuts, puncture wounds are breaks in the skin that may or may not penetrate to deeper layers (such as muscles and bones). Just as a pesky nail can puncture your tire (probably just as...
•7 Common Plantar Wart Thereapies
Copyright (c) 2010 Benjamin Marble
It's entirely possible for warts to clear up on their own, although this may not happen very rapidly (or at all, in some cases). So, you may opt to have your wart removed rather than wait it out. Over-the-counter options are available, although they are often not as effective as treatment by a podiatrist. It can be difficult for these treatments to penetrate the thick skin on the plantar surface of the foot, and it's kind of hard to avoid destroying healthy...
•What You Wanted To Know About Restless Leg Syndrome
Body parts sometimes seem to have a mind of their own. Like that time when you walked sixty miles through the snow to a chocolate shop without even thinking about it. Or that time your elbow jumped out of its own accord and jabbed your co-worker in the ribs during a disagreement at the office water cooler. For some people, these independent body movements or impulses don't affect much. Unfortunately, those who have restless leg syndrome may find that they grow tired of this bodily autonomy...
•The Painful Joint In Your Foot - Osteoarthritis
Joints and T-shirts don't, on the surface, appear to be all that related. Joints are places where bones meet (and usually move around). T-shirts are knitted from wonderfully breathable cotton. Joints have fluid in them. T-shirts are often printed with hilarious sayings, political messages, or pictures of kittens. Not at all similar, right?
As odd as it may seem, joints and T-shirts do have one characteristic in common: they both wear out. When T-shirts wear out, you have a holey T-shirt, or...
•Top 10 Ways To Help Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is often misdiagnosed as stress, muscle cramps, or nervousness, and in the case of children, attention deficit disorder or growing pains. People may also refuse to see a doctor because they don't feel they can describe their symptoms adequately, and they're afraid their doctor won't take them seriously. If you suspect you have RLS, be sure to speak about it with a doctor you trust.
Unfortunately, there's no definitive test for RLS, so your podiatrist will likely make the...
•Plantar Wart Can Afflict Anyone - Not Just Witches
One of the most widely accepted (yet still false) myths is that witches have more warts than non-witches. This is simply not the case. There are plenty of otherwise stereotypical broomstick-flying female magic-workers that have very nice skin indeed.
The truth is that you don't need to be a witch to get warts. And you certainly don't get warts from flying around on a broomstick (although you may be apt to get splinters in rather tender parts of your anatomy). Warts are actually caused by the...
•5 Ways To Prevent Foot Melanoma
Its that time of the year when those who worship the sun (you know who you are) are out in full force soaking up the rays. A snow bird is someone who goes south to get closer to the sun. Those that can't get enough go even further toward the equator for vacations. All in an attempt to escape the cold. Little do they know the more they expose their skin to UV rays the more likely they can develop malignant melanoma.
Whenever you notice any suspicious lesion/spots/growths on your feet (or...
•All You Want To Know About Fungus In Your Nails
Have you ever met someone who kind of irritates you at first? Then later, as you get to know him/her, he/she sort of grows on you? It's actually a pretty pleasant sensation when you realize that someone you previously disliked is now a good friend. It's a shame that not all things that grow on you are equally nice.
Take lowly fungi, for example. They're usually not too bad. In fact, fungi do a lot of work for us. Yeast helps ferment things and gives bread dough a nice lift, and mushrooms can...
•Foot Swelling - Good, Bad, and Ugly
Hot air balloons are beautiful, aren't they? Bright and colorful, they drift quietly through the air, removing the traveler from toil and endless trouble. Unfortunately, not all things that swell up like hot air balloons are beautiful or free from difficulty. Joints, for one, are decidedly less pleasant when they begin to swell. Fortunately, your friendly local podiatrist has the know how to help reduce swelling and get your joints to function a bit better.
Swelling is, of course, perfectly...
•The ABC's Of Foot Melanoma
Every year, when summer finally comes around again, we humans tend to get in the habit of shucking off our clothing. It's understandable; solar radiation starts cooking up the atmosphere, and our sun-starved winter skin seems to be screaming for a little light. And really, is there anything more pleasant than lying on a blanket outside while the sun banishes thoughts of record snowfalls and subzero temperatures?
Unfortunately, all this lazing about in the sun can do more harm than good,...
•The Dreaded Ingrown Toe Nail - How Does It Happen?
? Toenails are generally pretty innocuous. They're rarely threatening (except, of course, when toenail clippings fly across the room like tiny bits of organic shrapnel at slightly less than the speed of sound). Usually, toenails grow straight out, keeping a nice noninterference policy with the rest of the toe. There are times, however, when nails begin to turn on you. One or both of the sides or corners of the nail begin to curve downward into the toe, causing the skin around the nail to become...
•Your Arthritic Foot Joint - What A Party Pooper!
Life is good when everything in your body is moving smoothly: ligaments and muscles pulling easily without tears or weakness, bones supporting the motion, cartilage and joint fluid doing their part to lubricate things nicely. It's like the best sort of party: everyone's getting along. Unfortunately, just like all parts of the body, joints are susceptible to wear and tear over time, not to mention infection, inflammation, and trauma. When your joint experiences damage or other problems, it...
•5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Painful Ingrown Nail
Ingrown toe nails can cause pain and discomfort (especially if the little person (or big person for that matter) in your home likes to walk all over it). If you suspect you have an ingrown toenail, it's probably best to go see your podiatrist about it, especially if infection is present. Definitely see your foot doctor if you have diabetes, nerve damage, or poor circulation in your foot. Your podiatrist should be able to make the diagnosis by performing a physical exam of your toe. Here are 5...
•The Corn On Your Foot
It may come as no surprise to you to learn that corns on the feet get their name because of their resemblance to kernels of corn (kernels that have somehow landed and gotten stuck on your toes). Corns, like calluses, are caused by pressure on the skin, usually from too-tight shoes, foot deformities, or abnormal ways of walking. For instance, say you wear shoes that have such a tight toe box that in order to get in them, you have to bind your toes together with masking tape. These shoes then...
•Heel Pain AKA Plantar Fasciitis - What It Is and What You Can Do About It
The bottoms of things have, in general, been much maligned. The bottom of the barrel, bottom of the ocean, bottom of the slag-heap, and more bottoms are generally thought of as dark, dirty, or otherwise unpleasant places. But just think how important bottoms can be: the bottom of a ship, for instance, while sometimes sloshing with bilge-water, is nonetheless essential in a ship's overall well-being. When its bottom fails, the ship goes down to the bottom of the ocean. Which is full of...
•So You Have Gout In Your Foot
Ah, gout. The disease of the elderly retired British military man, with his white walrus moustache, shiny monocle, red face and irascible nature, not to mention his crystal decanter of brandy nearby. You can just picture him, can't you?
Actually, gout really doesn't have anything to do with being British, although it is more likely to occur in men than women, and in older men rather than young ones. In fact, women usually don't develop gout unless they're post-menopausal or have had a...
•Cold Feet And You
It might sometimes seem that your feet are the hardest part of your anatomy to keep warm, particularly in the dead of winter, when spring is a myth you tell yourself to keep an iota of hope alive. The rest of you might feel all warm and toasty, but your feet remain persistent little blocks of ice attached to your ankles, making you (and your bedmate) completely uncomfortable. Fortunately, cold feet can usually be attributed to cold weather (or doing something like walking out barefoot in the...
•I Have Sweaty Stinky Feet! Now What?
? Stinky feet are possibly the most deadly foot problem you'll ever encounter. Don't believe it? Consider this: representatives from two volatile countries meet for peace talks. The moderator, who is wearing too-tight synthetic shoes slips them off under the table to get some relief. Slowly, a malodorous mist wafts up from the depths of the table and into the irascible nostrils of the battling dignitaries. Appalled, one accuses the other of breaking a capsule of poisonous gas. The other...
•5 Common Rashes That Can Cause Foot Pain And Irritation
Rashes aren't generally known for being terrifying. In fact, Hollywood has yet to produce a B-grade horror movie called, "The Rash That Came From Nowhere," or "The Rash That Ate Omaha." So, rashes don't really inspire a great deal of fear, but they are annoying and can be very uncomfortable. For some people (such as people with diabetes) they may even pose a significant risk if the skin breaks down (allowing infection to get in). But we don't have to sit back and let rashes invade our skin...
•Neuroma - The Ticked Off Nerve In Your Foot
It seems inevitable that on any hike (particularly when you're wearing lace-up boots that take about an hour to put on or take off) you wind up with a rock in your shoe. It may be tiny, but as you continue to step on it, it begins to feel like a boulder that has somehow defied the laws of physics to fit inside your footwear. Now, imagine that the rock is not inside your shoe, but inside your foot. And imagine that it's not a rock, but instead a swelling up of nerve tissue in the ball of your...
•Lumpy Feet - Do You Have Those Crazy Bumps?
? If you've ever felt and poked around your feet, you may have noticed that feet can be kind of bumpy. Not as bumpy, perhaps, as a mountain road that has just come through winter, but there's definitely a few spots that feel pretty prominent, like the bones in your ankle, or your big toe joint.
Sometimes, your feet can become even more bumpy than usual. Foot bumps are often made up of bony prominences in your foot. They have several causes or origins: they may be congenital (extra bones in the...
•5 Things To Discuss With Your Diabetes Team To Keep Feet Healthy
You are not alone. There are many on your side that can help to lessen the load living with diabetes has placed on your life. You have the opportunity now to assemble your very own diabetes care team that will assist you with knowing what things you need to do. The following compilation of resources has principally your activity level in mind (with focus on your feet - I am a podiatrist after all) and is by no means comprehensive but will give you a start in assembling this team. The...
•Diabetic Foot Care: 8 Things To Avoid If You Have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Just as you should do certain things when you have diabetes, there's also a list of things you should avoid and why. I provide this list reminded of my kids. I asked them to NOT splash water out of the bath tub and of course what ends up happening? Alas, I am comforted only by the fact that most of you are going to be older than they and better able to apply this information of what you should not do and replace it with the positive behavior. Here they are.
1)DON'T go barefoot - Whether...
•Prevent Foot Amputation: 5 Free Things People With Diabetes Can Do NOW
Now, lest you think life with diabetes is all doom and gloom and foot problems, please remember that it's entirely possible to take good care of yourself, your diabetes, and your feet. Catching problems early (and preventing problems entirely where possible) are crucial in preventing future complications. After all an ounce of prevention is work a pound of cure. So, here are a few things you can do:
1) Daily foot inspections - Inspecting your foot daily may not sound like the most exciting...
•Diabetes: Top 6 Foot Problems You Should Look For
It's true that many medical conditions have absolutely nothing to do with the foot. Colds, for instance, are not particularly related to podiatric care. (Unless, of course, you're sneezing so hard that you accidentally stumble into the corner of the table and break your toe.) However, some diseases or medical conditions are linked closely with the feet, and diabetes is most definitely one of these conditions.
If you have diabetes, don't deny it. Ignoring the problem can lead to your health...
•Superhuman Or Just An Extra Foot Bone?
? We all know that people are different from each other. Your Great Aunt Ophelia is nothing like your teenage son, and your boss bears little resemblance to the kid you had a crush on in second grade. But we all have things in common, otherwise we wouldn't be human. Like the number of bones in our body. We've all got 206, right? Well...not necessarily. Another definition of humanity must be found, since some people (who are undeniably Homo sapiens) have some extra bones hanging around. This...
•When Your Foot Arches Aren't So Golden
Have you ever seen a bridge collapse? One of those old-style bridges with stone arches and fancy carvings along the side? As the structure starts to fail, the entire thing begins to come apart, piece by piece. Granted, your body does not start coming completely apart when the arches of your foot start to collapse, but you may experience some painful symptoms.
What is happening?
Basically, fallen arches refers to a flattening of the feet that takes place in adulthood. Although there may be...
•Don't Attack When Your Heels Crack
On occasion, particularly during dry weather, in very dry climates or times when you are wearing sandals a great deal, you may notice that your heels have taken on the texture of a rough concrete wall. Eventually, you may find that your heels have begun to crack in spots. Now, those cracks might be minor ones, or they may be deep enough that they bleed and make it quite painful to walk. In some rare cases, they may even become infected.
You see, heels are under a lot of pressure pretty much...
•7 Things You Can Do For Your Hammertoes and Why
Putting toes and hammers together often results in some major misfortune. So, as you might imagine, the condition called hammertoes isn't really an ideal state for the digits of your feet. (Although really, it's hard to say whether the name came about because the toes resemble hammers, or simply look as though they've been hammered.) When you have hammertoes, the joints of one or more toes become semi-permanently or permanently bent, making the middle joint of the toe jut up, just as if your...
•7 Things You Can Do When Your Bunion Hurts You
You may have noticed Podiatrists are not big fans of the kinds of shoes that some people go nuts over: sharply pointed toes, heels that come up higher than the knees...you get the picture. However, the reason for this is not that your podiatrist has an evil plan to make you as unfashionable as possible. It is simply that the shoes considered fashionable are often the same shoes that can seriously aggravate numerous foot problems.
Take bunions. Now, bunions aren't actually caused by wearing...
•What You Would Want To Know About Your Broken Toe
"I thought I didn't need to see a Podiatrist for a toe break but this hasn't been getting any better!" Horace said. I looked down and couldn't help but smile. I had heard this from Penny and Rod (names have been changed to protect the . . . health information. Please google HIPPA) the week before. It's an excellent idea to consult your podiatrist whenever you injure your foot, particularly if you suspect a break. Many fractures of the toe can be treated. Depending on the severity of the...
•When The Toenail Goes Bad
Gertrude (names changed to protect the . . . health information - google HIPPA) came into the office and I noticed right away that she was very distressed and wringing her hands. When I see a patient for the first time, we go through their medical history. This includes any current medical information, medications, allergies, past surgeries and just overall how they are feeling. What Gerty (for short) had is one of the few things that I just have to look at once and I immediately know what...
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