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My right foot has been hurting, what could it be?

It's painful from my arch to my heal, and it feels like I'm stepping on something sharp. What could it be? Should I see a doctor?
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How can I treat an ingrown toenail?

I'm 21 years old and I have an ingrown toenail that hurts. How can I treat ingrown toenail at home?
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Why is there swelling on my foot?

I had a foot surgery 2 months ago. The surgical wound got infected, and I took all my antibiotics, and now we're waiting for it to close up. Will my foot swell up now and then?...
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Are high heels safe for my feet?

I'm 22, and I love to wear high heels. I wear them almost every day. But, is this safe for my feet? Are there any issues that can be caused from wearing high heels so often?...
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What are the best creams for toenail fungus?

I'm 37, and I believe I have a toenail fungus on my big toe. What are the best creams for toenail fungus?
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Is the pain in my toe because of an ingrown toenail?

I'm 26 years old, and I have bad pain in one of my toes. I think it could be from an ingrown toenail. Is this possible? What's the treatment for it?
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What are the treatment options for toe fungus?

I'm 40 years old, and I currently have issues with toe fungus. I don't know how to get rid of it. Are there any treatments I can do at home to get rid toe fungus?
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What is the best way to treat ingrown toenails?

I have an ingrown toenail on my big toe, and it's causing me a lot of discomfort. Are there ways to treat ingrown toenails at home? If so, what's the best way?
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Why does the center of my foot hurt when I walk?

There's been a pain in the center of my feet for the past few months. It happens whenever I walk and I'm not sure where it stems from. I've tried wearing different shoes but...
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Is there an effective way to remove and prevent corns?

I get painful corns on my feet. Is there something I can do to prevent and remove them? What usually causes corns to form?
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Why is one of my toes smaller than the others?

I'm 22, and the toe next to my little one on my right foot is smaller than the same toe on my left foot. Is this normal?
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How do ingrown toenails get infected?

On the side of my big toenail I have an ingrown nail. It has gotten infected before and I soaked it and dug it out. How do ingrown toenails get infected?
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What is Morton's neuroma?

I've had tingling, burning, and cramping sensations in my feet and now my doctor wants to run tests to see if it's Morton's neuroma. What is this?
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Are orthotics enough for foot bunions?

I have a bunion and I started using orthotics (specifically a gel pad) to ease the pain. Should I be doing more than this?
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Why is the top of my left foot swollen?

The top of my left foot, right before my toes, is swollen. It doesn't hurt unless I put some pressure on it. I'm also pretty sure that I didn't bump it on everything. What could...
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What is the best way to eliminate foot odor?

I'm 21, and my feet smell really bad--particularly when I take off my boots. What is the best way to fight this?
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Should I try to remove a toenail?

I'm a 30 year old male. Yesterday, I stubbed my toenail hard against my desk and the nail immediately felt like it was broken loose from the nail bed. It's also bleeding. Is...
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Can you treat heel spurs at home?

I have a heel spur from wearing tight pumps, and it sometimes hurt when I walk on it. Right now I take OTC pain medication, but are there other ways to treat the pain at home?...
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What can I do about my nail infection?

There's an infection in my big toe, and my doctor told me that the best way to treat it would be to remove the toe nail. Aren't there other ways? Like medications?
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How can I reduce the growth of hammer toe?

After taking off my shoes, I noticed that I was developing a hammer toe. How can I fix this?
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