Foot Problems

A neuroma is a benign swelling / lump on a nerve, and they are quite commonly found in the feet between the base of the toes and the joints that make up the balls of the feet (the metatarso-phalangeal joints – MTPJs). Morton’s neuromas are specifically located in the 3rd interspace (between the 3rd &…

Verrucae, commonly known as plantar warts, can be an annoying and uncomfortable skin condition that affects countless individuals. These small, fleshy bumps can appear anywhere on the feet but most commonly on the soles (the plantar surface) and can cause pain, discomfort, and embarrassment. If you find yourself grappling with verrucae, fear not! In this…

The word “metatarsalgia” is unfortunately commonly given as a diagnosis for ball of foot pain, but it is no more of a diagnosis than the word “headache” is. t quite simply means pain in the metatarsal area of the foot. That pain could be from a variety of specific diagnoses which can be split into…

You have probably heard of mouth ulcers and leg ulcers, but what about foot ulcers? Yes you can get foot ulcers and they are quite common. You may be surprised to hear that they are one of the most costly conditions to the NHS and can be a serious threat to life and limb. However…

This is the 12th article in the series of articles on how to cure foot problems. However this one is a bit of a misnomer as arthritis technically isn’t cureable. That doesn’t mean that nothing can be done about it as there are plenty of treatment options available to help. Most joints in our body…