St. Patrick’s Day in the city is a blast, but for many, the aftermath may come with a hangover and a full-blown gout attack. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that usually strikes the big toe joint, turning it red, hot, and excruciatingly painful. If you’re reading this already in pain, we at My Chicago Foot Expert are here to provide some relief.
Thinking about getting into running? It’s a great form of exercise to benefit body and mind. Stavros Alexopoulos, DPM, has some great tips for beginners, read up before you lace up.
When the skin on the feet becomes very dry, heel cracks can happen. This risk increases in winter months, when a lack of humidity in the air can rob skin of moisture. Also known as fissures, heel cracks are not only unattractive; they are painful. Further, these chronic breaks in the skin can provide entry…
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