In my last blog, I discussed footcare , why its the most neglected part of the body and how to care for the feet. In today's blog I will be explaining three most common feet conditions ;the causes and treatment . Some common Feet Conditions are ; Osteoarthritis Gout Athletes Foot Rheumatoid arthritis Plantar fasciitis Bunions Corns Ingrown toenails Metatarsalgia Nail fungal infection .1 Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the cells attack itself. it is basically the wear and tear of the joints, the joints loses its elasticity and leads to decrease in collagen. collagen is the most abundant protein in the body used to make connective tissue, when the joints become devoid of collagen the bones touch each other and this is where the joint pain occurs. Causes Damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones Treatment Increasing physical activity Physical therapy Weight loss reduces ...
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