Reaction, ridicule and disappointment Accessing the internet a problem? Not today but years ago when it came to talking to health care professionals reactions varied. Information is easy to acquire today; but is is accurate? You face your doctor having just taken a...
Diabetes and the foot A quick refresher Diabetes and the foot is the staple diet of podiatric medical management. It should be remembered that diabetes is a disease where the body has a poor ability managing sugar digestion. Insufficient production of insulin in the...
How can podiatrists help with hand-foot syndromes? Welcome to this article about ‘hand-foot syndromes’ Hand-foot or palmar-plantar syndrome (HFS) and hand-foot skin reactions (HFSR) arise with cancer therapy. Initial symptoms include; swelling, numbness, a...
How can podiatrists help with peripheral neuropathy? The inability to recognise specific sensations at the end of the body is associated with a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Allied to cancer treatment this makes the condition an unfortunate side effect. The...
Dry Skin in the Foot Associated with Cancer Treatment Dry skin in the foot is not always associated with causes such as cancer treatment but it is a fact that cancer therapies may create severe dry skin (xerosis). Dry skin can cause the top layer to split especially...
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