Symptoms

• Numbness, pain, or swelling in one foot
• Nail fungus
• Continuous heel pain
• Ulcers and infection
• An ingrown toenail
• Bunions
• Painful corns or calluses
• Joint pain in the foot or ankle

Diagnosis

Conditions we treat include:

• Aging feet
• Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) that is a fungal infection of the skin that typically starts between the toes. It is prevalent among individuals whose feet have become extremely sweaty while confined in shoes that are too tight
• Blisters
• Bunions and metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot)
• Corns and calluses
• Diabetes-related issues
• Dry and cracked heels
• Flat feet and cavus feet, over-pronation and supination
• Gout
• Heel pain and fasciitis 
• Sports injuries 
• Toenail problems (thickened, fungal, ingrown toenails) 
• Verrucae 

Treatment 

Treatment approaches can differ based on the patient's symptoms and type of diagnosis. Our podiatrists utilize a number of therapies, both medical and non-medical, to address their patients’ concerns. 

Risk factors 

• Certain jobs—Some jobs may raise the risk of injury, such as construction. Other problems may be from repetitive use on the job, such as in the food service industry. 
• Sports—People who do high-impact exercise are at risk for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, sesamoiditis, Achilles tendinopathy, and stress fractures. 
• Smoking—Smoking slows healing. This may result in foot problems that become uncomfortable due to improper healing. 
• Diabetes—People with diabetes are susceptible to severe foot infections because of poor circulation. 
• Obesity – Those who are overweight place greater strain on their feet. This increases the likelihood of foot and ankle problems. 
• People with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and some hereditary disorders are also susceptible to foot pain. 

Prevention 

• Clean your feet daily and wear clean, dry socks 
• Inspect your feet regularly 
• Cut nails carefully and regularly 
• Always wear well-fitted shoes 
• Moisturize your feet at night 
• Keep your blood sugar under control 

Screening 

If you have diabetes, you should see the podiatrist once a year for a foot exam to help prevent diabetes-related foot issues