Tired, achy feet are not uncommon, and most of the time there is no cause for concern. But, if you constantly have uncomfortable foot problems, like burning, aching, or swelling, your problems could be a red flag, alerting you to a potential health problem. It is important to know what your feet may be trying to tell you.
1: Got A Hot Foot?
If you have a burning sensation in your feet, there may be an underlying nerve problem.
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Are you suffering from unsightly veins in your legs? You may have varicose veins, and the good news is that they can be treated to end your embarrassment. In this article, you will learn about varicose veins and how to get them treated.
What Is the Cause of Varicose Veins in the Legs?
Varicose veins are usually caused from blood not being able to move freely through the valves. When it occurs, the blood will begin to thicken and accumulated in one area of the vein.
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It is an unfortunate fact of life that many people will develop medical conditions that make it very difficult to care for themselves. Whether it is from an accident or chronic disease, losing the ability to care for oneself can cause secondary health complications and it can drastically lower a person's quality of life. Luckily, home health care services can offset some of these problems, but there are a couple of common myths that you may have heard about these services.
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If you have thigh pain that sets in when you run and eases up when you rest, it may be tempting to push through the pain. But just because it isn't constant, doesn't mean it's not serious. This pain could be indicative of a femoral stress fracture.
What is a femoral stress fracture?
The thigh bone, also known as the femur, runs from the pelvis down to the knee. When you run, muscles surrounding the femur absorb much of the shock, but these muscles also pull on the bone.
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Many children are potty trained around the time they are 3 years old. Some are earlier and some are later. Usually by the time the child is toilet trained they do not have too many accidents. However, there is a small group of children who have continual accidents during the day; this is called diurnal enuresis. Here are some things you need to know about daytime wetting.
Is Daytime Wetting and Nighttime Wetting Caused By The Same Thing?
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