Numbness in the hands or feet can spark immediate concern, hinting at an underlying issue that demands attention. Although sporadic episodes of numbness may appear innocuous, the persistence or ...

If we had to guess, we'd probably say feeling your feet on the ground is something you don't think twice about, and understandably so. If you can walk, you've likely felt your feet on the ground for ...

Irreversible nerve damage to the lower limbs is a common side effect of chemotherapy, yet up to 50% of patients are missing out on vital foot care that could significantly ease their symptoms, ...

Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet can be quite annoying and, in severe cases, causes problems like dropping things and having difficulties with balance and walking. Knowing what is causing ...

For many people living with diabetes, the daily focus is usually on diet, sugar levels, and medication. But here’s the thing most of us forget, your feet often show the earliest signs of trouble. And ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: My wife has had breast cancer for two years. She had a lumpectomy on her right breast, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. The only problem she has had since her treatment is ...

As Natalie Suflita drove, she noticed her foot became numb. She had been experiencing pressure in her lower back and worried about nerve damage. After many doctors’ appointments, she learned she had a ...

Foot drop is a walking condition that can occur due to stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders. Foot drop causes weakness or paralysis of the muscles that pull the foot ...

Claw foot is sometimes called claw toe or hammertoe. It is a condition where your toes are bent into a claw shape. You may be born with claw foot or you may develop it later in life. Here’s what you ...

Many different conditions can cause itchy feet. These include psoriasis, eczema, and athlete’s foot. The correct treatment option will depend on the cause. While occasional itchiness can be nothing to ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am always interested in peripheral neuropathy because it was one of the many later symptoms I developed when I acquired bartonella henselae. However, I apparently acquired the ...