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The holidays are a fun and joyous time, but they can also be a time when our feet might become achy. Here are 5 tips from Dr. Syamak Yamini that will keep your feet happy and healthy during the holiday season.

Chronic ankle instability is a condition in which there is recurring giving away of the ankle. They occur after repeated ankle sprains that don’t heal well and weaken the ligaments of the ankle. Various treatment options can be used to treat the condition.

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is nerve damage in the extremities from diabetes. It can affect various nerves and thus has diverse symptoms. Controlling diabetes is the most optimal way of managing it, yet medications are available to treat symptoms.

Peripheral Arterial Disease is the restriction of blood flow in the arteries. Because arteries carry blood that is full of nutrients, the condition can complicate existing problems in the feet. However it can be treated to limits its negative effects.

Plantar warts are small growths on the skin that develop in the feet due to HPV that infects the skin. While they aren’t generally serious, they can cause pain and discomfort. They can be treated in various ways that can provide relief in a timely manner.

An ankle sprain results from an injury involving one or more of the ligaments in the ankle. They happen when the ankle is blown out of its normal position, which can damage the ligaments. Various treatment options can be used to address this issue.

Laser treatment is one of the most effective ways to treat fungal toenails. Laser therapy provides a very targeted approach that eliminates the fungus with minimal risks and side effects.

A bunion is a progressive disorder that results in the formation of bump on the side of the big toe that can over time become painful. Nonsurgical and surgical treatment options are available that can relive the pain and correct the bunion deformity.

Custom orthotics and OTC shoe inserts provide foot support that can address foot conditions. However, custom orthotics are a more individualized treatment option that can more specifically address your needs and foot problems than OTC inserts can.

Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis that causes pain and stiffness of the big toe joint. Given its progressive nature, the condition tends to get more severe with time, yet there are many available treatment options that can provide relief.

Toenail fungus is a fungal infection that can cause discoloration and thickening of the toenails. Various treatment options are available that can effectively address fungal toenails.

Pain in a child’s foot or ankle is never normal. There is no such thing as “growing pains.” Any pain that lasts more than a few days, or that is severe enough to limit the child’s walking, should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon.

From the repeated pounding that runners’ feet receive on paved surfaces to the side-to-side motion seen in court sports, there’s no question that athletes’ feet and ankles are prime candidates for injuries.