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• What Are Bunions?

  A bunion is a small bony projection found at the joint of the toe on the foot. These are formed when the toe pushes against the other toes. This causes the joint to have an abnormal profile, which enlarges over a period of time. The big joint crowds the other toes of the foot resulting in pain. As...

• What Is Neuropathy?

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• Living with Type 1 Diabetes

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• What Causes My Ankles and Feet to Swell?

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