Old wives’ tales and myths can be fun to laugh at. We believed them as children. “Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back.” But there are other myths that are no laughing matter, especially when they involve your health. From bunions to broken toes, as a foot and ankle surgeon, I have heard it all as I treat patients in Flagstaff. To that end, I’d like to share five myths about foot care and the realities behind them. Myth: Cutting a notch (a “V”) in a toenail will relieve the … [Read more...] about Five Myths About Foot Care
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Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Feet
Got gout? If so, here’s an important tip for surviving the holidays: Watch what you eat and drink. Changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages, can cause gout attacks this time of year. Gout attacks are extremely painful. They are caused when uric acid accumulates in the tissues or a joint and crystallizes. This most commonly occurs in the big toe joint but can occur in other parts of the foot, ankle and leg. Gout is a disease that results from an overload of … [Read more...] about Got Gout? Holiday Season Triggers Painful Feet
