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Excessively sweaty feet. |
No underlying disorder. |
Wash and dry feet twice |
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a day. Apply talcum |
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powder. |
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Wear cotton socks. |
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Foot pain. |
Bony protrusion. |
See Bunion. |
Big toe turned inward. |
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Small blisters on toes or soles. |
Effect of stress. |
See Dyshidrosis. |
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Pain in foot following injury. |
Broken bone. |
See Bone Fracture. |
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Ligament injury. |
See Sprains & Strains. |
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Pain in foot joint, especially |
Joint inflammation. |
See Gout. |
big toe. |
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Affected joint red, warm, |
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swollen. |
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Pain on bottom of foot. |
Skin growth caused by |
See Warts. |
Small growth or area on sole |
virus. |
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that hurts when walking. |
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Itching foot. |
Fungus infection. |
See Athlete's Foot. |
Skin between toes red, soft |
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and peeling. |
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Pain in toe joints. |
Complication of prior |
See Rheumatic Fever. |
Affected joints red, warm, |
streptococcal infection. |
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swollen. |
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Fever. |
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Recent illness, such as sore |
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throat or skin infection. |
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Pain in foot after walking or |
Circulatory disorder. |
See Atherosclerosis. |
running. |
Bone injury. |
See Buerger's Disease. |
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Pain on bottom of foot. |
Infection caused by a |
Consult doctor. You may |
Red, swollen area on sole. |
penetrating wound or |
need tetanus protection. |
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splinter. |
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Pain in toe joints. |
Inflammatory disease of |
See Arthritis, Rheumatoid. |
Affected joints red, warm, |
joints. |
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swollen. |
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Pain or tenderness in foot joint, |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor. |
especially big toe. |
effect of diuretic drug. |
See Gout. |
Affected joint red, warm, |
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swollen. |
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Use of prescription drug to |
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prevent fluid retention (diuretic). |
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Aching feet. |
Effect of excess weight. |
See Obesity. |
Significantly overweight. |
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Pain in toe joints, ankles, |
Degenerative condition of |
See Osteoarthritis. |
knees or hips. |
joints. |
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Person over age 50. |
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Numbness, hardness or |
Tissue injury. |
See Frostbite. |
paleness in skin exposed to |
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subfreezing temperatures. |
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Pain and tenderness in the sole |
Tissue inflammation. |
See Heel Spur. |
of the foot under the heel. |
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Tingling and numbness in feet |
Nerve disorder. |
See Peripheral |
or hands. |
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Neuropathy. |
Shooting pain that may worsen |
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at night. |
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