Reasons to Visit a Podiatrist

As a podiatrist office, we help patients regain their quality of life by working to treat any foot pain or general discomfort. If you have never been to a specialist before or are unsure of whether or not we will be able to help you, we encourage you to call and schedule an appointment. We can examine your health, answer your questions, and let you know how we can help.

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE COMMON REASONS PATIENTS VISIT A PODIATRIST:

• You have diabetes. If you are a diabetic and experiencing foot pain, it is absolutely critical that you do not ignore it. You need to visit a podiatrist as soon as possible. By not attending to diabetic foot conditions, you are risking foot loss.
• You want to run a marathon. Not all reasons for visiting a podiatrist are bad. If you want to start running on a regular basis, we can examine your feet and let you know if there are any issues you need to anticipate. For example, we may recommend that you wear certain shoe inserts in order to prevent foot pain.
• Feet are constantly swollen. Swollen feet that are tender or hurt can be a sign of arthritis. Since arthritis can lead to permanent changes in your feet and even in your ability to walk, you need to visit us for treatment recommendations right away. Treating arthritis early on can increase the chance of less pain and a more comfortable lifestyle.
• You have a heel spur. A heel spur is a bone growth on your heel and can lead to constant heel pain. If you believe you are experiencing a heel spur, do not hesitate to visit our office for a consultation.
• Ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail can cause severe pain and leak out puss. Ingrown toenails can be incredibly uncomfortable and make it difficult to walk in certain shoes. With this condition, you need to visit a podiatrist for help. In some situations, we may need to remove a portion of your toenail. Ingrown toenails are common in children as well, so pay attention if your child complains that they have constant foot pain.
• You think that you may have broken a bone. Breaking a bone in your foot or ankle is fairly complicated because you depend on your feet to be able to walk on a daily basis and to do so without discomfort. If you find that you are in terrible pain when you try to walk or stand, you may have a muscle strain or a broken bone that requires treatment. A podiatrist can treat you and even provide you with a flexible cast.
• You are in need of an operation. If you need foot surgery, you will absolutely need to work with a podiatrist. Some of the reasons foot surgery may be required are bunions and ingrown toenails, among others.

SPEAK WITH A PODIATRIST

If you are tired of living with foot pain and are ready to make a change in your life, call and schedule an appointment with our office today. We are committed to improving the health of our patients, and we'll be happy to assist you however we can.