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Clubfoot is a birth defect affecting babies and is characterized by deformity of the foot. A baby with clubfoot has his/her foot twisted. It can affect one or both the feet, which point inwards and may even appear upside down. The condition can affect one in 1,000 babies where the baby is normal and healthy otherwise. Depending on the severity of the condition, your baby will experience difficulty in walking or limping.
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Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot in infants. The condition is usually present from birth. This happens when the tissues linking the muscles to the tendons are shorter than usual, as a result of which the infant s foot appears twisted and out of shape. The condition can be mild or severe, depending on the symptoms. Often times, babies who are born with clubfoot have it in both the legs.
How to identify if your child has clubfoot?
Since the condition is present from birth, the...more
How to identify if your child has clubfoot?
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Club foot is a deformity in infants. It is a general term to refer to some unusual positions of the foot and ankle. It is known as talipes equinovarus. The foot of the child is twisted out of shape and is rotated inwards and downwards at the ankle in this condition. The affected parts such as the foot, calf and leg appear to be smaller. It can be mild to quite severe. If not treated, it makes walking difficult as people with this condition have to walk on the sides of their feet.
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Club foot is a deformity in infants. It is a general term to refer to some unusual positions of the foot and ankle. It is known as talipes equinovarus. The foot of the child is twisted out of shape and is rotated inwards and downwards at the ankle in this condition. The affected parts such as the foot, calf and leg appear to be smaller. It can be mild to quite severe. If not treated, it makes walking difficult as people with this condition have to walk on the sides of their feet.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Rajkot
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There has not been any mistake from your side and its a developmental anomaly that has happened on its own.
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Consult with rheumatologist or orthopaedic doc for medicnes, also take Ultrasound therapy for a week, which helps in reducing pain and you will be suggested with the exercises to reduce pain.
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Minutes at a time. This is especially beneficial at the end of a long day or when you’ve spent a lot of time on your feet. Or, roll a frozen water bottle under your foot. This method incorporates a bit of massage, relieving tightness in the bottom of your foot.
Massage. Massaging the arch of your foot helps to relieve pain and promote mobility. Use your fingers and knuckles to deeply massage your foot for 1 to 5 minutes at a time. One technique is to place both thumbs at the center line of y...more
Massage. Massaging the arch of your foot helps to relieve pain and promote mobility. Use your fingers and knuckles to deeply massage your foot for 1 to 5 minutes at a time. One technique is to place both thumbs at the center line of y...more
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Hi Lybrate user, planter fascitis is the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.
The inflamed tissue runs across the bottom of the foot.
Symptoms include stabbing pain near the heel. Pain might be worse in the morning and with prolonged standing, running or jumping.
Treatments include physiotherapy, stretching exercises, you can visit neay by physiotherapy clinics for drug free management.
Regards.
The inflamed tissue runs across the bottom of the foot.
Symptoms include stabbing pain near the heel. Pain might be worse in the morning and with prolonged standing, running or jumping.
Treatments include physiotherapy, stretching exercises, you can visit neay by physiotherapy clinics for drug free management.
Regards.
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Your pain in both feet, tingling and burning sensation and getting worse day by day. Very effective and reliable treatment is available in homoeopathy for this chronic problem. Homeopathic treatment is painless and safe. No side effects. You need comprehensive treatment for some time. Please start taking homeopathic medicine, preliminary dose arnica 200-once daily in the morning for 2 days. Book online appointment/consultation with me (commencing from text consult rs 149, audio/phone-rs 300 and ...more
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Here are some non-medication treatments commonly recommended for heel pain:
rest: avoid activities that aggravate the pain and give your heels time to rest and heal.
Ice: apply ice packs to the affected area for about 15-20 minutes several times a day to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Stretching exercises: perform gentle stretching exercises for the calf muscles and plantar fascia to improve flexibility and reduce tension in the heel area.
Footwear: wear supportive shoes w...more
rest: avoid activities that aggravate the pain and give your heels time to rest and heal.
Ice: apply ice packs to the affected area for about 15-20 minutes several times a day to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Stretching exercises: perform gentle stretching exercises for the calf muscles and plantar fascia to improve flexibility and reduce tension in the heel area.
Footwear: wear supportive shoes w...more
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Hi Lybrate user morning heel pain is due to plantar fascitis ,plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that often occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting. Visit near by physiotherapy clinic for proper drug free treatment.
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It sounds like you may be experiencing a condition called plantar fasciitis, which is characterized by stabbing pain near the heel, especially in the morning or after periods of rest. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain in adults, particularly those who are middle-aged or older.
Here are some non-prescription treatment options that may help relieve your heel pain:
over-the-counter pain relievers: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen (advil, motrin)...more
Here are some non-prescription treatment options that may help relieve your heel pain:
over-the-counter pain relievers: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen (advil, motrin)...more
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Asked for female, 40 years old from Bangalore
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Take calcium supplements, do knee strengthening exercises, avoid prolonged sitting on floor by folding the legs.
If there is any pain do hot compresison twice a day.
If there is any pain do hot compresison twice a day.
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Asked for female, 51 years old from Faridabad
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Heel pain apply ice use an ice pack or cold compress on your foot for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. This is especially beneficial at the end of a long day or when you’ve spent a lot of time on your feet. Or, roll a frozen water bottle under your foot. This method incorporates a bit of massage, relieving tightness in the bottom of your foot.
Massage. Massaging the arch of your foot helps to relieve pain and promote mobility. Use your fingers and knuckles to deeply massage your foot for 1 to 5 m...more
Massage. Massaging the arch of your foot helps to relieve pain and promote mobility. Use your fingers and knuckles to deeply massage your foot for 1 to 5 m...more
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Continue with the medicines, if no changes/improvement, then you can opt for the option given earlier to reduce it completely.
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