Your feet contain about a quarter of the 206 bones in your body and take the brunt of many physical activities, yet rarely get the medical attention they might need. You might be ashamed of problems with your feet, or think you just need to live with pain or discomfort, but many foot conditions are easily treatable. These are five foot ailments that are more common and more easily taken care of than you might think:

1. Ingrown Toenail Treatment
   Ingrown toenails are typically caused by wearing shoes that are too tight on the toes, improperly cutting nails or injuring your toe and toenail. Ingrown toenail treatment is often simple, and there are a variety of options for removal or relief.
2. Bunion Correction
   A bunion is the bony bump caused by your big toe pushing inward against your second toe. This is often as a result of wearing tight and narrow shoes such as high heels, but can also be from structural defects or other stressors. Depending on the severity of the bunion, treatment may be as simple as changing shoes. In more extreme cases, bunion foot surgery may be necessary.
3. Flat Feet Treatment
   Flat foot pain is extremely common. Most children are flat footed until their longitudinal arches develops between ages 3 and 5, and approximately 25% of Americans experience the pain caused by flat feet at some other point in their lives. Insoles, fitted by your local podiatrist, can relieve that pain and provide the support your feet need.
4. Wart Removal
   There are home treatments for warts, but the warts may simply keep recurring without professional treatment. Depending on the cause of your warts, a podiatrist can recommend the least invasive treatment. A laser treatment for wart removal can be extremely effective.
5. Tendonitis Relief
   Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon, typically caused by overuse or poor footwear. Mild tendonitis can usually be soothed by a combination of rest, ice and NSAIDs like ibuprofen. But if the problem persists, you may want to have a professional assessment done instead of living with the burning sensation tendonitis causes.

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