It usually starts quietly: a small white or yellow patch at the tip of a toenail. Months later, the nail is thickened, discoloured, crumbly at the edges — and you’re hiding your feet in closed shoes all year round,even through the UAE summer.Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) affects around one in ten adults, and it has a […]
If you’ve had heel pain for months and stretching, insoles, and rest haven’t fixed it, your podiatristmay recommend extracorporeal shockwave therapy — ESWT. It sounds dramatic, but it’s a noninvasive, evidence-backed treatment that has become a first-line option for chronic heel and tendonpain worldwide. Here’s an honest look at how it works and what you […]
That stabbing pain under your heel with the first steps out of bed has a name: plantar fasciitis. It’sthe single most common cause of heel pain, affecting roughly one in ten people at some point —and while it’s stubborn, it is very treatable when you understand what’s actually happening. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar […]
The UAE has one of the highest diabetes rates in the world — and feet are where diabetes causessome of its most preventable damage. Up to 25% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcerin their lifetime, yet the majority of serious complications can be avoided with simple daily habitsand regular professional care. Why […]
Regular foot care is essential for diabetics to prevent serious health complications. Learn how to prevent and treat foot problems with our expert tips and advice.
Last Tuesday, Ahmed realized his morning walk along the Corniche was no longer a pleasure but a painful chore due to a recurring ingrown toenail and…
Have you ever considered that a single sharp pain in your heel at 6:00 AM could dictate every decision you make for the rest of your day? For many…
If you live with diabetes, foot care is not optional. Diabetes can damage nerves and reduce blood flow, making the feet more vulnerable to dryness, unnoticed injury, infection, ulcers, and delayed healing. A CO₂ water bath is a controlled foot or limb bath in which water is enriched with carbon dioxide. Some research suggests that […]
Do you find yourself experiencing foot pain, especially after prolonged standing or walking? You might be dealing with flat feet, a condition where the arch of the foot collapses. While it may seem like a minor issue, flat feet can significantly impact your daily life, causing discomfort and even hindering your mobility. Fortunately, there’s a […]
Learn about effective treatments for ingrown toenails, from home remedies to professional care at Health and Style Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi. Get relief from pain and prevent recurrence today!”
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