Arthritis Awareness Month: Understanding How Arthritis Manifests in the Feet

Arthritis Awareness Month: Understanding How Arthritis Manifests in the Feet

It’s Arthritis Awareness Month, and since foot arthritis causes a variety of symptoms that impact mobility and overall quality of life, it’s important to the team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists that patients understand how arthritis affects the feet. Symptoms of Foot Arthritis Foot arthritis can present with various symptoms, including pain, stiffness, swelling, and…

Prevent Gout Attacks

Prevent Gout Attacks

Gout is characterized by sudden attacks of painful sensation, usually around the joint of your big toe. Other signs and symptoms could include a hot, sensitive joint that you can’t stand to have touched. Swelling and visibly red skin are also common in the vicinity of the injured joint. Hyperuricemia, a condition where there is…

Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?

Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?

Foot injuries and ankle sprains are two common problems that can directly or indirectly cause pain and discomfort on the top of the foot. Since pain from toe injuries or even systemic diseases like peripheral artery disease can cause top-of-the-foot pain, it’s important to see your foot doctor for the proper care. 5 common causes or contributing factors to…

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