Your feet need special care if you are a diabetic. Your feet could be affected differently than those that do not have diabetes. If you have diabetes, you aren’t going to heal as easily as you would without, so all wounds and open sores need to be cared for properly, and your feet are affected most because of where they are and what they endure during the day. If you have diabetes, you should know how to care for your feet.…
Read More »Toe pain makes it difficult to wear shoes and bear your weight properly. You might have toe pain due to an injury, and when that’s the case, the pain should go away within a few days unless you have a fracture. If your toe has been seriously injured, or if you have chronic toe pain and you can’t get relief, you should see a podiatrist for help. Here are three possible causes for your toe pain.…
Read More »When you have a problem with your feet that’s not going away, one of the best medical professionals you could see is a podiatrist. If you’re planning to see one for heel pain in particular, here are some things they can do to help you find healing and long-term relief. Provide an Accurate Diagnosis To find an optimal treatment for heel pain, you need an official diagnosis. You can get one and feel confident in it being accurate if you work with a podiatrist.…
Read More »Osteoporotic bone disease, also known as osteoporosis, makes your bones brittle and prone to fractures. It can also cause severe pain in the neck, spine, and ankles. It is typically a disease of menopausal women, but it can affect men, too. People who have osteoporosis with subsequent ankle pain may be at risk for balance problems and falls. Because of this, the following ankle pain relief treatment options should be considered to reduce your risk.…
Read More »Do you have hammer toe? This common podiatric problem can cause swelling, redness, or make it difficult to straighten the affected toe. If your doctor has already diagnosed you with this disorder, take a look at the top treatment and hammer toe surgery questions patients have answered. Should You Treat Hammer Toe? While not every hammer toe diagnosis will require surgery, this condition does require some type of treatment. Hammer toe can progress from a mild muscle-related deformity to a more serious, and painful, condition.…
Read More »During pregnancy, a woman experiences a wealth of changes to her body. One of those is changes in the feet. Although you may pay more attention to other parts of your body that are changing, be sure to remember the changes, pains, and issues you may experience in your feet. Your feet are crucially important, so you need to care for them properly. Here are some things you need to know:…
Read More »If you have a damaged Achilles tendon due to a sports injury, accident, or repetitive strain, your podiatrist might recommend surgery to help you recover. Achilles tendon repair surgery helps the tendon heal so you can resume jumping, running, and playing sports with a reduced risk of another tendon injury. Here’s a look at when this surgery might be recommended, how it’s performed, and what to expect with recovery. When Your Podiatrist Might Recommend Surgery…
Read More »One of the best things you can do if you have a certain foot condition is to visit a podiatrist. These doctors specialize in identifying and treating different forms of foot conditions. For instance, they are the best experts you should see when you have a foot pain problem. But before you visit a podiatrist, it’s crucial to prepare adequately to make the most out of the session. You will also have everything the podiatrist will need to provide customized treatment depending on your condition.…
Read More »When your feet peel, burn, itch and begin to crack, it can sometimes be very painful. When you’re away from home, or on the go and your feet feel like this, it could be agony until you can finally get home to soak your feet. This painful itching and burning may be caused by foot fungus. Foot fungus can be picked up from outside elements, or it can be picked up from your own feet being too moist all of the time.…
Read More »When you participate in a sport such as running, which has you on your feet hour after hour, it is not unusual for metatarsal stress fractures to occur. These small fractures in the metatarsal bones, which run along the top of your foot, generally heal without any complications. But you do need to put the time and effort into properly treating this injury and allowing it to heal. Here’s how to do that.…
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