Harvard Health recently published a report addressing the 300 or so foot problems which affect Americans. Seventy-five percent of people living in the United States will suffer from some kind of foot problem during their lives, some of which are symptoms of illnesses, like diabetes. Others are the result of injury and poor foot care.
Types of Foot Illnesses: Minor but Troubling
Some of the common problems faced by Americans include:
- Fungus
- Broken bones
- Strains
- Corns
- Calluses
In many cases, these problems are preventable. According to helpingyoucare.com, the Harvard update provides ideas for how to look after feet regularly so that some issues never occur, or are less extreme. When they do arise, consumers will learn how to identify and treat them effectively.
Types of Foot Illnesses: Painful and Prolonged
Contrary to popular belief, osteoarthritis, arthritis, and other long-term illnesses which affect the feet can be treated. While the problem might not go away, the pain can be lessened with good medical advice.
What the Experts Have To Say
Several Orthopedic Surgeons practicing in America contributed to the Harvard report. They offer ideas for keeping feet flexible and strong. They give examples of exercises to try. There is information about advances in medicine and surgery which can help consumers overcome ongoing foot-related discomfort.
They address the difficulty of recognizing a sprain or a broken toe and how to treat these. While feet are often neglected, according to the experts, they can still bounce back to look and feel good again, or at least better than before.
Read the Harvard Health report here.
