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Can Dry Skin Cause Burning Feet?
Burning feet, or Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, is a condition characterized by the feet feeling hot and painful. It is usually caused by damage to the nerves in the feet and lower legs. Nerve damage lead
Asked 2 years ago
What Causes Pain in the Arch of Your Foot After Running?
Foot pain is never a good thing. Certainly not pain in the arch of the foot after running. Yet, it is a common challenge among runners, and rightly so. Runners depend so much on their feet that they o
Asked 2 years ago
What Causes Pain in the Ball of Your Foot After Running?
Pain in the ball of your foot is relatively common. Sometimes called metatarsalgia, it refers to pain in the area between your arches and toes at the bottom of the foot. Irrespective of the cause, it'
Asked 2 years ago
Does Running Aggravate Morton's Neuroma?
Morton's neuroma (not to be confused with metatarsalgia) is a painful condition that occurs when the nerves of the foot become inflamed and aggravated, usually due to increased pressure or compression
Asked 3 years ago
4 Tips for Relieving Heel Pain During Pregnancy
Heel pain is a commonly reported symptom experienced by many women during pregnancy. Usually, the increase in overall body weight placed through the heel is one of the primary causes of heel pain duri
Asked 3 years ago
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