Search Results for: feet

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  Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet

  June 23, 2023

  Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  What Causes Flat Feet in Children?

  August 18, 2021

  It's normal for babies and toddlers to have flat feet. But contrary to popular belief, it's not always something all children will simply outgrow.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with:

  

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  50 Phenoms: How a Pioneering Weightlifter Got Back on Her Feet

  January 25, 2021

  Brandi Darby overcame a pair of significant knee injuries to become the first legally blind competitor to place at a USA Weightlifting-sanctioned event.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories

  Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 2

  

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• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Raynaud’s Syndrome is More Than Just a Case of Cold Feet

  January 10, 2019

  If you’ve noticed that cold weather causes a sting to your nose or a bite to your toes while traveling over the river and through the wood this season, the pain could be telling you something.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cold feet, raynaud's syndrome, rheumatology

  

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  How to Get Back on Your Feet With Turf Toe

  July 11, 2018

  Despite the name, turf toe can happen to anyone. Read on for turf toe causes, symptoms of turf toe, and treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: sports medicine, turf toe

  

• Article - 1 Minute Read

  Are Flip Flops Dangerous for Your Feet?

  June 13, 2017

  Flip flops can cause a variety of health problems, including blisters, soreness, and foot infections. Learn about the health hazards of flip flops.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

  Tagged with: Flip-flops, foot health, safe footwear

  

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  4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy

  March 19, 2017

  Preventative actions and careful monitoring can help minimize foot problems that result from neuropathy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: foot health, orthopaedics, podiatry

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Foot Odor (Bromodosis): How To Get Rid of Smelly Feet

  July 19, 2023

  You may wonder “why do my feet stink?” We're peeling back the layers of stinky feet. Reduce annoying foot odor with these helpful tips.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Skin Care

  Tagged with: athlete's foot, feet, foot odor, hygiene

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?

  June 14, 2023

  Circulation problems may be the culprit of your cold hands and feet. If you're always cold, learn why and what you can do to warm up.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Buerger's disease, cold hands and feet, Peripheral artery disease, Raynaud's disease