A new report indicates that more people are struggling to look after their feet during COVID-19. The study undertaken by researchers at the University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust, showed that COVID-19 restrictions led to an association of poorer foot health or foot pain and reduced physical activity during lockdown. Foot problems previously thought of …
Lipoedema is a condition that’s woefully under researched and misunderstood Yet astonishingly can affect around 10% of women and in rare cases can also affect men. A friend of mine recently told me that she was suffering with Lipoedema. I’d never really questioned her size, I assumed she was just curvy. As I learned more …
It’s #InternationalDogDay so I thought we should celebrate our 4 legged friends These two beauties are my babies; Frankie and Lucy! Our beloved pooches have paws come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some dogs are wide, others are narrow. Some have dew claws, some have hair between their toes, and others have webbed feet. …
I love my job, it’s an absolute privilege to be allowed a window into people’s lives whilst I’m treating them. This beautiful lady recently attended as a new patient. She is now in her 80’s and could easily be dismissed as elderly and insignificant, but older people have often led such rich and fascinating lives. …
The most common cause of foot problems in people with diabetes is repeated pressure on particular parts of your feet, often caused when you walk. This repeated pressure causes hard skin to build up. If hard skin builds up it starts to press on the soft skin underneath it which can sometimes damage it and …
Podiatrists across Europe are suggesting that lesions on the feet could be a sign of coronavirus. Whilst it is known that the major symptoms of the illness are a new persistent cough and a high temperature, some people who have the virus can be asymptomatic. Spanish and Italian doctors are reporting that nasty purplish lesions …
It’s great to see guidance published that has involved the perspectives of those living with diabetes. I’m particularly proud of my friend Chris Aldred aka the Grumpy Pumper who has made a significant contribution to the wording of this new position statement on foot health and diabetes. The iDEAL diabetes team highlight the importance of …
Studies have shown that 75% of people complain their toenails are hard and difficult to cut, particularly as they get older. What causes toenails to become thick and hard? Thickening of the toenails can result from increased cell production and or slower nail growth. If the speed of cell turnover within the nail is increased …
Have you been told to check your feet but are unsure what to look for? Because damage to the nerves and blood supply to your feet happens gradually, it’s important to know what to look for when you check your feet and how to spot the signs of any changes. By checking your feet regularly …
Nail changes unfortunately are a common side effect of chemotherapy. Peeling, discolouration, brittle or easily broken nails or nails that lift completely from the nail bed are not unusual. The good news is that these changes are usually temporary. The nail consists of the nail plate, nail matrix, nail bed and nail folds – read more …
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