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Malum perforans plantar. A serious complication of the diabetic foot.

Malum perforans plantar also known as neuropathic ulcer is the most serious complication of the diabetic neuropathy. This ulcerous lesion in the diabetic foot can have its origin in the motor, sensory or autonomic neuropathy: 1)    Motor neuropathy causes atrophy of the intrinsic muscles of the foot and thus, osseous deformities and articular stiffness, for […]

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THE SUBUNGUINAL HEMATOMA: CAUSES AND TREATMENT

We call subunguinal hematoma the accumulation of blood under a nail, whether on the foot or the hand.Its main features are inflammation, pain, discolouration of the nail to a reddish or purple hue and tenderness. There are numerous causes. These are mainly traumatic (shoes, impacts, etc.) and, a lesser degree, treatments with anticoagulants, chemotherapy or […]

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HYPERMOBILITY JOINT

As its name indicates, joint hypermobility or joint hyperlaxity is due to joints with a higher than normal mobility range.Joint hypermobility entails a higher risk of joint dislocation. This greater movement than usual is made ffortessly and without any discomfort. We observe weak ligaments in children suffering from joint hypermobility. This, in a long term, […]

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THE HYPERHIDROSIS. THE EXCESSIVE INCREASE OF THE SWEAT PRODUCTION.

Hyperhidrosis is a disease that is characterised by chronically increased sweating. An average person sweats when he/she is exposed to high temperatures, when he/she does exerciseor when the person is in stressful situations. In this way, the temperature is regulated, toxins are eliminated and the skin is protected. In the case of hyperhidrosis, the increase […]

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