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What is a podiatrist?

Podiatrists are experts in foot and ankle health. They can help to prevent and treat a wide range of conditions. Learn more about what a podiatrist does and how to find one.

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Foot care

Some health conditions can affect the health of your feet, so it's important to care for them as part of managing your health and wellbeing. Find out more about foot care by reading our page.

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Ingrown toenails

An ingrown toenail is a condition that usually affects your big toe and can cause pain and discomfort. Find out more about its symptoms and how to treat it.

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Heel pain

A lot of people suffer from heel pain. Find out more about symptoms, treatments, self-care options and when to seek medical attention from a specialist.

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Surgery for ingrowing toenail (child)

Surgery to remove an ingrowing toenail can take away infection and pain.

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Arthritis in children (juvenile idiopathic arthritis)

When arthritis develops in someone under 16, it is called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Learn more about the types, symptoms and treatments here.

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Surgery for ingrowing toenail (adult)

An ingrowing toenail happens when your toenail grows into the skin which can get damaged, causing infection and pain. Surgery can correct the condition.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DMD, the commonest muscular dystrophy in kids, causes gradual loss of muscle function, affecting everyday activity. Treatment may help daily life.

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Leg pain

Leg pain is any pain, ache or discomfort between your groin and ankle, and can be caused by many things from ulcers to sciatica. Find out about leg pain causes and treatment.

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Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. It can cause numbness but symptoms depend on which nerves are damaged.

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