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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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Solving Pediatric Foot Problems: What Parents Need to Know

As a parent, you want to make sure your child is healthy and happy. But did you know that children can experience foot issues just like adults? From flat feet to ingrown toenails, podiatrists are available to help diagnose and treat pediatr...

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Foot Pain and Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know

Anyone who suffers from diabetes is at a higher risk of developing foot pain due to nerve damage. This condition is called diabetic neuropat...
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Keep Your Feet Warm During Cold Months

Millions of people around the world suffer from foot injuries during the colder months each year. In many cases, these injuries can be preve...
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What You Should Know About Living With Flat Feet

If you have been told by a doctor or other medical professional that you have flat feet, you might be wondering what that means for your day...
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Why is My Foot Numb?

Why is my foot numb? is a question that should be asked of a podiatrist since it may indicate a serious underlying problem.
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What Does It Mean to Roll Your Ankle?

When someone injures their ankle, they often say they have “rolled their ankle”, but what does that mean? We will take a look at what happen...
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Salon Pedicures Relaxing, But Potentially Dangerous: Pros and Cons

Getting a pedicure at the local nail salon is both relaxing and therapeutic, but could it be dangerous? The answer is both yes and no. Conti...
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What Is A Muco-Cutaneious Cyst?

Discovering a small, squishy lump on your toe near the nail may be shocking and leaving you with a lot of questions. While it is impossible ...
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Pregnancy and Your Feet

Changes to your lower extremities, such as the foot and ankle, are a common, yet often overlooked and ignored problem many women experience ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Bruises

A bone bruise, also known as a bone contusion, occurs when a small injury occurs on the surface of the bone. Unfortunately, you cannot visib...