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Gout present in the big toe is known as podagra and is characterized by the reoccurring attacks of inflammatory arthritis-hot, red , swollen joint. Pain comes after every 12 hours and joint at the big toe is affected in most cases. This can result in kidney stone, urate nephropathy or… Read More

Foot warts are usually known as plantar warts/ Myrmecia/ verruca Plantaris or verruca caused by HPV( Human Papillomavirus) which occurs on the toes or on the sole of the foot. These HPV infections can be anywhere in the body but are not plantar. The virus is self-limiting but to decrease… Read More

INGROWN TOENAILS The pressure obtained from the ingrowth of the edge of the nail into the toe skin causes ingrown toenails. Inflammation is produced once the edge of the nails breaks through the toe skin. It may initially seem to be a minor discomfort but may gradually progress into an… Read More