Necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as a flesh-eating bacteria or flesh-eating disease, is a rare but extremely dangerous infection that targets the skin and underlying tissues. It is a severe ...

Few things are more debilitating than foot pain. The ability to walk effortlessly and comfortably is easy to take for granted, but individuals who have experienced the common foot condition known as ...

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The treatment of plantar fasciitis depends on the particular characteristics of the presenting case, including the duration and severity of symptoms and the likely causes of the symptoms. Image Credit ...

Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that involves inflammation of the plantar fascia. It is characterized by intense pain in the heel, which is usually aggravated by movement and holding weight.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a surgical diagnosis characterized by friability of the superficial fascia, dishwater-gray exudate, and a notable absence of pus. This and other necrotizing soft-tissue ...

These are the best shoes for plantar fasciitis — from supportive sneakers to cushioned slip-ons — recommended by experts and testers.

In January 2012, Lori Madsen, then 51, was walking through a parking lot, when she fell and skinned her arm. Initially, she didn’t think much about the rugburn-like abrasion on her arm – but later ...

Finding the perfect footwear is a struggle, especially when you're not coming into the game with tootsies in tip-top shape. They say if the shoe fits, wear it. But what they forgot to mention is if ...

A viewer tells us they have recurrent plantar fasciitis, they are asking what their treatment options are. Doctor Lacy Anderson has the answer. Plantar fasciitis is a localized degeneration of the ...