Sometimes the feet can suffer from some diseases that can cause the health of your foot to be seriously impaired. In order to solve the problem as soon as possible, it is necessary to know some of the most common diseases and thus find the right treatment or remedies for you. Taking care of your daily feet is essential to avoid future problems.
Common foot diseases
- Fungal infection or mycosis. Fungal infection is a very common foot disease that affects everyone at least once in their lives. Normally it occurs by contagion or by having exposed the feet to too much humidity. Moisture and darkness are the two factors that help fungi to come out. Good foot hygiene, breathable footwear and always keeping them dry is necessary to prevent a fungal infection on your feet from appearing in your life.
- Plantar fasciitis. When you have plantar fasciitis it happens because there is an inflammation of the thick tissue on the sole of the foot. This tissue creates the arch of the foot and when overloaded or stretched it hurts and can cause difficulty walking. Medical attention is necessary to find the best treatment for this case.
- Tendinitis. A tendinitis consists of the inflammation of the tendon of a muscle and when it occurs in the foot it can be in the Achilles tendon. This condition usually occurs especially in athletes or people who use their feet a lot on a daily basis.
- Ingrown toenail. An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail digs into the skin on the sides of the toe. It causes pain, redness and there may even be an infection so the pus can be a sign that something is really wrong. It is necessary to go to the doctor to solve it, but the ideal is to prevent it by wearing suitable footwear and cutting the nails straight.
