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You notice tiny red lines under your nails? This could be a heart infection. Red streaks under toenails or fingernails indicate ruptured blood vessels, thread-like hemorrhages. They occur when small blood clots damage the capillaries under the nails. They may indicate endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart. People who have heart disease, wear a pacemaker, or have a weakened immune system (such as people undergoing chemotherapy, people with HIV, and diab...etics) are at higher risk of developing endocarditis. This infection leads to heart failure if left untreated. If you notice thread-like hemorrhages under your fingernails without any trauma, see your doctor and ask for an assessment of your heart and blood flow. To make an appointment at your clinic, please go here: https://piedreseau.com/en/clinics/

Did you know that... Toenails thicken over time, but fingernails do not. The reason? Finger nails do not thicken as much because the decrease in their growth rate is much smaller. And they tend to be filed and polished a lot more, which makes them thinner. Also, toenails may be thicker due to long trauma and poor circulation.

What is the neuroma? Neuroma or Morton's disease is a swelling of the scar tissue around the nerves of the toes that causes severe pain, usually between the 3rd and 4th toe. The pain, similar to a burning, is felt when standing or walking and rarely in both feet at the same time. Do you think you have it? Consult our page on this subject: https://piedreseau.com/en/problems/mortons-neuroma/

Clubfoot is a malformation present at birth, which affects the entire foot (turned inward) and the calf (poorly developed), unilateral (1 foot) or bilateral (2 feet). The medical term is idiopathic congenital equine varus clubfoot. Want to learn more? Follow the link: https://piedreseau.com/problemes/le-pied-bot/

Do you experience painful inflammation of the big toe? It could be a gout attack, a type of arthritis that usually affects the big toe joint. Foods high in purine, a chemical found in red meat, fish, and some alcohols, can trigger a gout attack by raising the level of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is normally excreted in the urine, but may be produced in large amounts or not excreted in sufficient quantities in some people. Most often, uric acid is deposited in the big toe or ankle. The patient wakes up with a red swollen joint. It is extremely painful. If necessary, a doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory drugs for relief and suggests a low purine diet for prevention. Here are 4 ways to prevent gout on the foot: https://piedreseau.com//4-traitements-maison-pour-la-gout/

You already know this, but your feet are unique. However, there are a few typical feet, namely Egyptian feet, German feet, Celtic feet, Greek feet and Roman feet. To each foot it's own personality (according to statements ). We want to know: Which is yours? The Egyptian foot | You are dreamers, mysterious and very private. You don't let your guard down so easily!... The German foot | You are loyal, sympathetic and are very tolerant people. People love to be around you! The Celtic foot | You are ambitious and you avoid responsibilities! You are entertaining and very funny. The Greek foot | You are creative, intelligent and innovative. The biggest questions are answered! The Roman foot | You are the very definition of wisdom! You are very pragmatic and you have both feet on the ground. Tell us in the comments (in text or emoji) your foot type and personality! * Note that this test is not scientific, it is just fun!

ADVICE FROM A PODIATRIST "Did you know that it's best to shop for shoes at the end of the day since feet can swell naturally during the day?" - Marilyne Chiasson, Podiatrist at the Clinique Podiatrique Chiasson in Mercier

Notice any hairless toes? You could have arterial disease. If the hair on your toes suddenly disappear, it could indicate poor circulation caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD). Symptoms are decreased hair growth on the feet and ankles, purplish toes, and thin or shiny skin. PAD, a build-up of plaque in the leg arteries, affects an estimate of 8 million Americans. The symptoms are hardly noticeable, but doctors can detect it by taking the pulse in the foot pad or by a stain on an X-ray. To make an appointment with your clinic, it's here: https://piedreseau.com/en/clinics/