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Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

Blog Articles about Foot & Ankle Issues, Treatments and Management from Sweeney Foot & Ankle, The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas

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Do Your Feet Really Grow When You're Pregnant?

It’s not an urban legend: Feet can actually grow during pregnancy. In fact, there are logical, physiological reasons to explain the phenomenon. But before you go replacing all of your shoes, keep in mind that some “growth” is actually fluid...

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Reasons Why You Need to Use Your Medical Benefits Before the End 2020

2020 is almost over. If you have not already done so, you might want to consider making an appointment with a medical professional prior to ...
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Toe Fungus Treatment Options

Toenail fungus is one of the most common foot ailments we see at our offices in The Woodlands and Magnolia, TX. It can be a complex conditio...
Sweeney Foot & Ankle Has a New Woodlands Office Location

Sweeney Foot & Ankle Has a New Woodlands Office Location

If you've visited our website (or our office) recently you've probably noticed that our Woodlands office has moved - but not far! Many peopl...
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Medial and Lateral Malleolus

While your foot and ankle area may be a small part of your body, these structures are made up of any different structures, joints and bones....
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Bunion Surgery: Is It Worth It?

Bunions are caused by abnormal bones in the front of the foot that move out of place resulting in your big toe leaning towards the smaller t...
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What's Causing Your Foot Cramps?

You might expect a back spasm after heavy lifting, but foot cramps tend to attack without warning — sometimes even in the dead of night. Whi...
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Foot Cancer! Is That a Real Thing?

When you think of body parts affected by Cancer you probably instantly think of the lungs, probably the breasts, and the largest organ of al...
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What to Know About an Ingrown Toenail

Having an ingrown toenail is a relatively common condition that occurs when the side or corners of your toenail grows into the soft sides of...
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General Sun Care Tips

Now that summer is here, more people are enjoying the warm weather by spending time outside. However, as you are outside, you are exposed to...