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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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Types of Athlete’s Foot—What Kind Do You Have?

Burning, itching, rashes or blisters around the feet or toes typically are caused by a foot fungus known under the umbrella term ‘athlete’s foot.’ It’s often contracted by walking barefoot in areas where someone else with a contagious form ...

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Blisters - What to Do to Treat Them and How to Prevent Them

In the large scheme of life, blisters may not seem anything to worry about. These tough pillows of damaged skin filled with clear yellow flu...
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How Nutrition Affects Your Feet

While you likely know that good nutrition is critical to overall health, did you know that good nutrition is also vital for your feet? That’...
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Identifying Foot Lumps, Bumps and Bubbles

Typically, a bump or sore spot on a foot tends to be due to some kind of injury, such as a bruise or a swelling or a blister. In some other ...
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Watch Out for Circulation Issues in the Feet

If you’re starting to feel like there are problems with your feet, they don’t stay warm enough, your toes go numb unexplainably, and there s...
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Learning More About Hammertoes

Does one of your toes curl or bend upwards? It could be caused by a deformity known as hammer toe. Learn more about this condition and how i...
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Nutrition and Your Feet

Many people are well aware that consuming a healthy diet has a lot of health benefits. Eating a healthy diet can help you to maintain a heal...
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Cracked Heels - Sandal Season!

Are you ready for sandal season? Whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ll want to put your best foot forward while you’re out and about. Unfo...
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Athlete's Foot

If you’ve ever had athlete’s foot, you know that it’s not pleasant. Athlete’s foot is uncomfortable, unsightly and sometimes even painful. I...
Sever's Disease

What is Sever’s Disease?

Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that can occur in growing children. In fact, it is one of the most common causes of heel pain in chi...