- How to heal cracked heels - Mayo Clinic
What's the best way to treat cracked heels at home? Cracked heels, also known as fissures, can be a nuisance They may lead to more-serious problems if left untreated Treat them by giving your feet a little more attention Start with moisturizing them at least twice a day Look for thick moisturizers (Eucerin, Cetaphil, others) Some moisturizers contain urea, salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy
- Tendinopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Tendinopathy is a term for any condition that affects a tendon Tendons are cords that attach muscle to bone Tendinopathy, which can cause pain and tenderness, is common It is often caused by overuse or repeated movement and tends to affect certain tendons in the arm or leg
- How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip - Mayo Clinic
The skin at the tip of my thumbs is dry, cracked and painful What can I do to heal this? It depends on what's causing your dry skin For example, if you wash dishes frequently in hot water, wear gloves Or if you often wash your hands with harsh, drying soaps, switch to a mild soap if possible and rinse well
- Stress fractures - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis Learn how to prevent and treat them
- Broken foot - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Treatment for a broken foot bone depends on where the bone breaks and how bad the break is A badly broken foot bone may need surgery to put plates, rods or screws into the broken bone pieces to hold them in place while they heal
- Cellulitis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes Cellulitis happens when bacteria enter the body through a crack or break in the skin Bacteria are most likely to enter broken, dry, flaky or swollen skin Examples of entry points for bacteria are a recent surgical site, a cut, a puncture wound, a sore, and skin affected by athlete's foot or dermatitis
- Broken hand - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A broken hand is a break or crack in one or more of the bones of your hand This injury can be caused by direct blows or falls Motor vehicle crashes can cause hand bones to break, sometimes into many pieces, and often require surgical repair You may be at higher risk of a broken hand if you participate in contact sports like football or hockey, or if you have a condition in which bones
- Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Bedsores are injuries to the skin and the tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time Bedsores most often arise on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone Bedsores also are called pressure ulcers, pressure injuries and decubitus ulcers
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