SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a local woman started having pain in her feet, tests revealed she was suffering from gout. In 2018 Shawn Boots was walking about five miles a day when she started ...
Gout can sometimes be mistaken for a bunion. Gout happens when chrystals accumulate in the joints (often in the big toe). Bunions happen when a bump forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It ...
Risk for gouty flares increased with use of thiazide diuretics, excessive alcohol intake (HealthDay News) — The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Association of Nurse ...
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in your body. Although the pain of gout most commonly occurs in the big toe, it may also occur in other areas, such as your ...
If you want to take a step toward better health, see a foot doctor. You might learn something about a totally different (and seemingly unrelated) part of your body. Sometimes, “your feet are the first ...
As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities, gatherings and, of course, the delicious feasts that come along with it. However, for some individuals, including those ...
Why Do I Have a Bump on the Top of My Foot? An injury, corns, callouses, cysts, or other health conditions can cause a bump on your foot. They can be painful and make walking difficult, but there are ...
Biomedical scientists are working hard to create more pain-free methods of disease detection and treatment. A simple blood test is highly informative but arouses intense anxiety in many people. Now a ...
March is national nutrition month. We hear and believe, “You are what you eat” – and that includes your feet! For good foot ...