Three rare foot disease to know 

Your feet can be impacted by a variety of medical conditions. Because they are the foundation for each person's mobility, feet are crucial. Our feet's adaptable structure, which is made up of bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues, allows us to stand upright and engage in activities like walking, running, and jumping. Unfortunately, different diseases can sometimes affect ours, so we've listed some uncommon foot diseases below.

Algodystrophy

Algodystrophy is a rare condition that primarily affects the arms, hands, legs, and feet. This condition, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, affects most people and typically develops following trauma or injury, whether or not there is a negative effect on the nervous system. The illness may persist for several months before abruptly ceasing. The progression of algae dystrophy involves several stages. The pain initially appears as a piercing sensation that restricts movement in the affected area of the foot. The uncomfortable area grows as the skin on the affected area becomes inflamed. It is currently in the early warm acute stage, and the area still hurts and burns.

To stop this condition from worsening, it's critical to begin the rehabilitation programs your pediatrician has advised as soon as possible. The likelihood of quickly regaining a healthy foot increase with how quickly the affected area is treated. Exercises recommended by your podiatrist should be used in conjunction with orthotics or orthopedic techniques to prevent foot stiffness and misalignment, which lowers the likelihood of developing further issues.

Tarsal coalition

The bones of the foot that are found at the top of the arch, heel, and ankle are known as tarsal bones. Tarsal coalition refers to the unusual connection or circumstance between two or more of these bones. These coalitions may form over joints in the foot or over bones that typically do not have a joint between them. In children, this medical condition is very common. Tarsal coalition, a genetic error that can happen when embryonic cells divide to create tarsal bones during fetal development, is brought on by injury to the region, infection, and self-union of the joint brought on by advanced arthritis.

Bessel-Hagen disease

Bessel-Hagen disease, an inherited genetic condition, is also referred to as osteochondromas or multiple exostoses of the foot. It can be identified as a benign tumor by a bony outgrowth. The rest of the body, including the feet and knees, are affected by this unusual illness. Since solitary exostosis is a rare condition that doesn't hurt or bother patients, it is very unlikely that they will become aware of it or suspect it. The foot exostosis family, which also includes Bessel-Hagen disease, includes two subtypes: solitary exostosis and subungual exostosis. Subungual exostosis frequently happens following a broken or injured toe. Multiple exostoses can be considered a genetic condition that runs in families, meaning there is a chance of transmission.

N.D.
04.10.2022.

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