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Hand, foot and mouth disease

Trusted information about hand, foot and mouth disease, including what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Foot ulcers

Links to trusted information about foot ulcers.

Foot care

Trusted information about foot care from leading Australian health organisations, including links to fungal foot infections and diabetes and foot care.

Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms

Trusted information about the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

Trusted information about how to prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis

Trusted information about how hand, foot and mouth disease is diagnosed.

Hand, foot and mouth disease treatment

Trusted information about how hand, foot and mouth disease is treated.

Children's feet

Trusted information about children's feet from leading Australian health organisations, including links to foot pain and pigeon toes.

Heel spur

A heel spur is a bony growth under the heel bone, visible on x-ray only. Find out more about causes and symptoms of heel spurs and what you can do about them.

Sever's disease

Sever's disease occurs when the bones in the calf (the tibia and fibula) grow more quickly than the Achilles tendon. It affects children between 8 and 14 years.